A controversial Canadian businessman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in the Dominican Republic after being convicted of attempted murder. Antonio Carbone, a Toronto-area casino executive, was found guilty by a three judge panel (2-1) in the Dominican Republic on Aug. 26. Antonio Carbone sits down for an exclusive interview with CBC News in a Dominican Republic jail. Issues continue in CanadaCarbone is currently being sued in Canada for allegedly defrauding a Dream Casino investor of around $100 million. He is also facing fraud charges in the Dominican Republic for allegedly trying to manipulate shares of the company in his favour.

Source: CBC News December 08, 2017 17:30 UTC