A self-described New York gambler, who prosecutors...
A self-described New York gambler, who prosecutors said has a history of threatening people, was allowed to remain free on bond pending trial on extortion charges involving New York Yankee owner George Steinbrenner.
Howard Spira, 30, pleaded innocent and was scheduled for trial in May on an eight-count indictment. Spira, arrested March 23 and free on $50,000 bond, faces up to 25 years in prison and fines totaling $2 million if convicted.
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