From: NBCNewYork.com
By Chief Investigative Reporter Jonathan Dienst on crime, corruption and terrorism
A former New York City teacher who sold untaxed cigarettes and guns in a massive smuggling ring that he thought was trying to raise money for Hamas was sentenced Thursday to 18 years behind bars, according to prosecutors.
Theophilis “Mike” Burroughs was sentenced after pleading guilty to weapons, tax fraud, money laundering and conspiracy charges, according to Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson.
