In a resounding victory for the prosecution, Alton "Ace Capone" Coles was convicted this afternoon of using a Southwest Philadelphia-based record company he founded as a front for a multi-million crack and cocaine distribution network.
Coles, 34, was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and with heading a continuing criminal enterprise that engaged in drug trafficking, conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering and weapons offenses.
He faces a possible life sentence.
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Guilty: Verdict in rap mogul drug trial
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports:
