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October 2, 2006

Closing arguments today in hospital corruption trial

PROVIDENCE -- Closing arguments are scheduled for this morning in the corruption trial of former Roger Williams Medical Center president Robert A. Urciuoli and two other health care executives.

Urciuoli, former hospital vice president Frances P. Driscoll and Peter J. Sangermano, a partner with the hospital in The Village at Elmhurst assisted-living center, are accused of stealing the honest services of former state Sen. John A. Celona.

Celona, who has pleaded guilty to selling his office, has served as the government's central witness during the trial in U.S. District Court, Providence.

Testimony concluded Thursday. Chief U.S. District Judge Ernest C. Torres gave jurors the day off Friday to let lawyers prepare for today's closing arguments.

Posted by Jack Perry  at 7:20 AM | Permalink

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