Prosecutors said the money had been used to buy, among other things, customised dog kennels, a Celine Dion CD, handmade alligator skin boots, several shotguns, a large Polish sausage and to upgrade his truck.

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In its most recent quarter, the company reported that its net income rose more than 3 percent, helped by gains in hog production, its international business and its packaged meats such as deli meats, bacon, sausage, and hot dogs a large growth area for the company.

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