James Townes Jr., a 51-year-old resident of Berkeley, Missouri, has pleaded guilty to attempting to illegally acquire 14 properties in the St. Louis area by filing fraudulent deeds. The admission follows federal charges related to the scheme, which involved the unauthorized transfer of real estate ownership.
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Focuses on the plea deal and dismissal of additional charges.