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Former UAW President Gary Jones Pleaded Not Guilty To Embezzlement, Other Charges

(CBS DETROIT) - Former United Auto Workers President Gary Jones was arraigned Thursday after several delays in the federal case.

Jones pleaded not guilty to embezzlement, racketeering, and a tax charge.

The 63-year-old could face more than five years in prison.

Federal prosecutors are looking into other UAW leaders for their involvement in the union corruption scandal.

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