Two N.J. men dropped from federal racketeering case against Pagan's Motorcycle Club

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two New Jersey men have been dropped from federal racketeering case targeting the Pagan's Motorcycle Club.

U.S. District Judge Thomas Johnston dismissed gambling, assault and obstruction of justice charges against 48-year-old Rocco Boyd today. The Little Ferry, N.J., resident pleaded guilty earlier this month to a misdemeanor gambling charge in Kanawha County magistrate court.

Johnston also dismissed a gambling charge against 61-year-old New Jersey resident Thomas William Connolly. He pleaded to the same misdemeanor charge last week.

Both men were fined $5, plus $159.50 in court costs.

Prosecutors want to shore up the gambling charges against other defendants after Johnston questioned whether club motorcycle raffles violate the law.

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