Joseph Bongiovanni, a former DEA agent, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for corruption after using his badge to protect drug traffickers in Buffalo, New York. Despite being acquitted of serious charges, he was convicted on counts including obstruction of justice and conspiracy. Prosecutors described his actions as a betrayal to law enforcement and the community, highlighting his provision of sensitive information to organized crime figures. Bongiovanni maintained his innocence, with his defense arguing that the sentence was disproportionate to the convictions.
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