Michael Applebaum faces five charges including fraud , breach of contract and conspiracy . The charges relate to ' ` ` real estate projects , '' a police spokesman says . Applebaum , who denies all charges , had promised to ` ` end an era of sleaze ''
Michael Applebaum faces 14 counts including fraud , breach of trust and conspiracy . The charges relate to two `` real estate projects , '' a police official says . Applebaum , who denies all charges , had promised to `` end an era of sleaze ''