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Republican, The (Springfield, MA) (Published as Sunday Republican (Springfield, MA)) - March 23, 2003
The agent also testified that the woman, a 26-year-old Latina, showed her a birthday card Phillips gave her that contained $150 when she
received it and was signed: Love, Gringo.
Phillips was released Friday on $50,000 unsecured bond without being indicted on the charge. He is scheduled to be back in court April
11.
Albano, whom Phillips befriended more than 20 years ago, has remained mute about the entire incident and did not return calls for
comment on his resignation last night.
"Mike Albano clearly understands the seriousness of this thing. He's also saddened by the accusations against his friend," Fenton said.
Phillips ran the job-training center - which also houses an alternative high school - largely without incident until state police came to
question at least six employees nearly three years ago about their connection to an illegal gambling ring in Springfield. All six were
suspended or fired over the incident and three have since been indicted on criminal charges.
The federal corruption probe was spawned by that state investigation, and has focused microscopic scrutiny on City Hall and the
Springfield Housing Authority, among other public agencies.
But Hoose defended Phillips' track record as a public servant.
"Despite the allegations, Mr. Phillips remains a man who has a spotless record and has helped numerous people as an elected and
appointed official in city government for more than 15 years and as Executive Director of MCDI," he wrote.
Stephanie Barry can be reached at sbarry@union-news.com
Caption: (Page A21) Gerald A. Phillips
Index terms: FEDERAL; INVESTIGATION; POLICE; RESIGNATION
Record: MERLIN_2212325
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