Chuck Rizzo Sr Pleads Guilty In Macomb Corruption Case

Chuck Rizzo Sr. pleaded guilty Friday to falsifying dumpster invoices as part of a scheme that resulted in the indictment of former Macomb Trustee Dino Bucci, a key lieutenant of Macomb Public Works Commissioner Anthony Marrocco. Bucci was handed an 18-count indictment last month in the case and remains free on bond, maintaining his innocence.

Rizzo, whose son entered a similar plea last month, entered his own guilty plea in federal court Friday, admitting to his part in a mail fraud conspiracy. That count alone could net Rizzo a five year sentence and as much as $250,000 in fines.

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