‘Sweetheart Swindler’ Guilty in Bilking Spree
Associated Press
DALLAS —
A man dubbed the Sweetheart Swindler was convicted of bilking about $40,000 from two girlfriends during courtships in 1985 and 1990.
Alfred Barakett faces 120 years in prison when he’s sentenced July 17.
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