Today is the final day for defendants to reach plea agreements without repercussions.

Today is the final day for defendants to reach plea agreements without repercussions.
YOUNGSTOWN -- The LaVilla Sports Bar & amp; Grille gambling case could wrap up today in federal court as Kevin Almasy is set to plead guilty and his wife and father consider doing likewise, the prosecutor said.
Almasy, 35, of Midwood Circle, Boardman, was scheduled to plead guilty this morning in U.S. District Court to operating an illegal gambling business.
Similar charges against Almasy's wife, Patrice, 33, and his father Steve "Moose" Almasy, 66, of Country Lane, Poland, may be resolved today, too, said William J. Edwards, first assistant U.S. attorney in Cleveland. Steve Almasy operates LaVilla, which is located at 812 Youngstown-Poland Road in Struthers.
At a final pretrial hearing last week, Judge Paul R. Matia set today as the final day for defendants to reach plea agreements with the government without repercussions.
Matthew B. Kall, an assistant U.S. attorney, told Judge Matia at the final pretrial hearing that pleas were being discussed with the remaining defendants and a resolution could be reached by today.
16 indictments
In May, a federal grand jury in Cleveland indicted 15 men and one woman, accusing them of running illegal sports bookmaking operations with ties to LaVilla. All pleaded innocent at time of the indictments. Since then, 12 of the 16 defendants have pleaded guilty and will be sentenced next year. Their potential sentences range from zero to 12 months in prison.
Recorded conversations show that Kevin Almasy told bettors and bookmakers to meet him at LaVilla and told one bookie to "drop off their 'stuff' at the bar," according the FBI. The FBI said fruits of the gambling operation, including cash, were kept at the home of Steve Almasy.
The time frame in the indictment is Nov. 10, 2001, through Jan. 20, 2002. The government estimated that the gambling ring had a gross revenue of $2,000 in any single day. Bets were taken for college and professional football, mostly.
On Thursday, the charge against Frank Angelo, 48, of East Park Avenue, Hubbard, was dismissed.
Edwards said that, in preparation for trial, the prosecution concluded there was not enough evidence to prove the charge against Angelo.
The indictment, meanwhile, asks for forfeiture of LaVilla Sports Bar & amp; Grille; the home of Kevin and Patrice Almasy at 8 Midwood Circle; and the liquor permit in the name of Sally Ann Almasy, doing business as LaVilla. Sally Ann Almasy is Steve Almasy's wife.
LaVilla is owned by Josephine Carabbia, according to Mahoning County records. She is the wife of organized crime figure Ronald D. Carabbia and sister of Sally Ann Almasy.