Md. lawyer admits laundering drug profits

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A Maryland lawyer has admitted he orchestrated a money-laundering scheme to cover up a client’s drug proceeds.

Prosecutors said 39-year-old Brian W. Young, of Upper Marlboro, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering in federal court in Alexandria on Tuesday. He was accused of helping drug traffickers make their profits appear to be legitimate.

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