The men found themselves under arrest on federal charges that have usually been brought against mafia families or drug cartels, including racketeering, wire fraud, money laundering, and bribery.

他们将面临美国联邦（法院）包括敲诈、电信诈骗、洗钱和贿赂等以往常用于黑手党或贩毒集团罪名的指控。

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Telecom-equipment makers worried that their products would be required to comply with federal wire-tap laws.

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Greg Tarver, a state senator, was indicted on federal wire-fraud charges, though the jury acquitted him.

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Mr. Hardin, who until recently served as President of The University of Central Arkansas, pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud and money laundering charges.

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