extortion

News Article: Testimony casts doubt on Formosa 1992 exit: Millet blamed by witness

Author notes that testimony in Lester Millet Jr.'s federal extortion trial on charges stemming from Formosa's proposed rayon plant have called into question the real reason the company cancelled its plans. Initially Formosa cited permitting delays, potential problems...Read more

News Article: Millet extortion trial has St. John abuzz with speculation

Lester Millet was indicted in June and September 1995 by federal grand juries on extortion, money-laundeering, and racketeering-related charges. Author notes how his upcoming federal trial is the most anticipated political legal action to be seen in St. John in over...Read more

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