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  • N.C. man charged in national probe of stolen body armor

    04/09/2004 10:46:07 PM PDT · by NormsRevenge · 14 replies · 619+ views
    Bakersfield Californian ^ | 4/9/04 | AP - Raleigh
    RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A Wilmington man has been charged in a nationwide investigation into sales of stolen body armor to anxious military families. Media reports of a shortage of the vests left many military members and their families fearing they wouldn't have the necessary equipment when they were deployed. More than 150 people in 33 states are suspected of selling stolen protective vests on the Internet auction site eBay. James T. Fussell, 47, of Wilmington, is one of seven people charged so far, authorities said. Fussell was charged Thursday with unauthorized sale of government property, and he faces a...