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Ozy Media boss gets nearly 10 years in prison for fraud

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Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson sentenced to 116 months in prison for fraud.

Prosecutors said he orchestrated a years -long scheme to defraud investors and lenders.

Watson continues to deny the allegations and says he plans to appeal the verdict.

He had pleaded not guilty but was convicted in July following an eight-week trial.

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