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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox officeholder Alan Robbins (born February 5, 1943) is a former American politician in the state of California. Robbins is most noted for his arrest and conviction on racketeering charges and serving five years in a federal prison.[1]

Early life and education

On February 5, 1945, Robbins was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1949, Robbins' family moved to Southern California. Robbins attended North Hollywood High School.[2][3] In 1963, Robbins graduated with a Bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles. In 1966, Robbins earned his Juris Doctor degree from UCLA School of Law.[4][3]

Career

In 1966 at age 23, Robbins was admitted to the State Bar of California.[3][4] In 1967, Robbins served in the California Army National Guard. In 1968, Robbins served in the United States Naval Reserve.[3] He practiced real estate law in Los Angeles, California and served as California State Senator from 1974 to 1991.[5][2][3][6] On November 20, 1991, Robbins resigned from the California State Senate.[3]

Federal crime

Robbins pleaded guilty to federal racketeering and income tax evasion charges in connection with the Shrimpscam scandal,[7][8][9] and was sentenced to five years in federal prison on May 2, 1992.[1]

Robbins served his time in a federal prison in Lompoc, California.[10] Robbins was released after 18 months in federal prison, although his sentence was five years. Robbins spent another two months in a half-way house.[11][12]

Personal life

Robbins' ex-wife is Miriam Elbaum. Miriam Elbaum's father was Nate Elbaum.[13] Robbins has two children, Jacob Robbins and Leah Robbins.[2][3]

While Robbins was serving time in prison, his Encino home was rented to Ted Titmas.[14] In the late 1990s, Robbins resides in Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.[11]

See also

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