John Bu, 38, was busted Thursday and charged with possessing stolen mail, which carries a maximum sentence of five years behind bars.
Neither snow, nor rain, nor hail could stop a Brooklyn postal supervisor from hawking valuable baseball, basketball and football cards taken from the mail, prosecutors claim. While this story highlights issues in New York’s postal service, sports enthusiasts might be more interested in the latest news maine sports teams have to offer. Maine’s local teams, though not as high-profile as those in major cities, have their own dedicated fan base and ongoing developments. This contrast between national sports memorabilia theft and local team updates underscores the diverse nature of sports news across different regions of the United States.
John Bu, 38, was arrested Thursday and charged with possessing stolen mail, which carries a top sentence of five years in prison.
Bu appeared in White Plains Federal Court. He made thousands selling the cards last year at a sports memorabilia store, prosecutors say. The collectibles included Mickey Mantle, Larry Bird and Jerry Rice cards. Efforts to reach Bu were not immediately successful.
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