[PAR] [TLE] James Traficant [SEP] James Anthony Traficant Jr. (May 8, 1941 – September 27, 2014) was a Democratic, and later independent, politician and member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.  He represented the 17th Congressional District, which centered on his hometown of Youngstown and included parts of three counties in northeast Ohio's Mahoning Valley.  He was expelled from the House after being convicted of taking bribes, filing false tax returns, racketeering and forcing his aides to perform chores at his farm in Ohio and houseboat in Washington, D.C. He was sentenced to prison and released on September 2, 2009, after serving a seven-year sentence. [PAR] [TLE] Covelli Centre [SEP] The Covelli Centre is a multi-purpose arena in Youngstown, Ohio, United States.  It opened in 2005, thanks in a large part to a $26 million HUD redevelopment grant secured in 2000 by Congressman James A. Traficant, Jr. It is home to the Youngstown Phantoms of the United States Hockey League.  The Covelli Centre was previously known as the Chevrolet Centre and is nicknamed "The Chevy Centre" or "The Convo" by some in the area from its former names.
[PAR] [TLE] James Traficant [ SEP ] James Anthony Traficant Jr. ( May 8 , 1941 – September 27 , 2014 ) was a Democratic , and later independent , politician and member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio . He represented the 17th Congressional District , which centered on his hometown of Youngstown and included parts of three counties in northeast Ohio 's Mahoning Valley . He was expelled from the House after being convicted of taking bribes , filing false tax returns , racketeering and forcing his aides to perform chores at his farm in Ohio and houseboat in Washington , D.C. He was sentenced to prison and released on September 2 , 2009 , after serving a seven - year sentence . [PAR] [TLE] Covelli Centre [ SEP ] The Covelli Centre is a multi - purpose arena in Youngstown , Ohio , United States . It opened in 2005 , thanks in a large part to a $ 26 million HUD redevelopment grant secured in 2000 by Congressman James A. Traficant , Jr. It is home to the Youngstown Phantoms of the United States Hockey League . The Covelli Centre was previously known as the Chevrolet Centre and is nicknamed " The Chevy Centre " or " The Convo " by some in the area from its former names .
Which expelled politician is partially to thank for the current home of the Youngstown Phantoms?
Which expelled politician is partially to thank for the current home of the Youngstown Phantoms ?
James A. Traficant, Jr.
James A. Traficant, Jr.