Ex-Paterson Mayor Joey Torres receives 5-year prison sentence

<p>A judge sentenced former Mayor of Paterson Joey Torres Tuesday to five years in state prison.</p>

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Ex-Paterson Mayor Joey Torres receives 5-year prison sentence

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<p>A judge sentenced former Mayor of Paterson Joey Torres Tuesday to five years in state prison.</p>