Frank Mickadeit

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He used to be called "America's Sheriff," but Mike Carona of Orange County faces prison time on federal charges of mail fraud, witness tampering and conspiracy.

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He used to be called "America's Sheriff," but Mike Carona of Orange County faces prison time on federal charges of mail fraud, witness tampering and conspiracy.

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