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Insider art: Inmate Traficant sells works online
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| Contributor | Thomas Walker |
| Last Edited | Thomas Walker Jan 11, 2006 10:03am |
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| News Date | Wednesday, January 11, 2006 04:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Former U.S. Rep. James Traficant is known to most people for his toupee, bombast and penchant for accepting bribes.
Now, for less than $200, you can purchase a softer side of the maverick Youngstown-area Democrat - the one who spends his time in federal prison painting scenes of pastoral tranquility and equine majesty.
Traficant was forced out of Congress after he was convicted of racketeering and bribery in 2002 and sentenced to eight years in prison.
Twelve paintings ranging in price from $140 to $205 are for sale at www.beamme- upart.com. (The site's name comes from Traficant's practice of frequently ending his rambling speeches with: "Beam me up!") |
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