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Texas Politician Accused of ‘Grooming’ Grieving Mother for Sex and a Ponzi Scheme

GROSS

Prosecutors say state Sen. Carlos Uresti allegedly romanced a grief-stricken mother, then convinced her to invest in a reckless Ponzi scheme.

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