Ex-McCook police chief gets more than 2 years in prison for extortion that 'takes my breath away,' judge says

Mario DePasquale pleaded guilty late last summer to the extortion conspiracy involving former McCook Mayor Jeff Tobolski. On Wednesday, he insisted his crimes were completely out of character.

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