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Former Lawmaker Spared Jail Time

By Joyce Kryszak

Buffalo, NY – Former Erie County Legislator George Holt will not be spending any time in jail for filing false tax returns. Holt appeared in a Buffalo courtroom this morning for his sentencing. He was given a conditional discharged.

The judge ordered Holt to pay a fine and conduct community services. WBFO'S Joyce Kryszak was in court and files this report.

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