12/03/1964 US union leader Hoffa is sentenced to eight years for bribery
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Teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa arrives at Federal prison in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania HD Stock Footage
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Al Butler - Jimmy Hoffa Trial
Hoffa became involved with organized crime from the early years of his Teamsters work, and this connection continued until his disappearance. He was convicted of jury tampering, attempted bribery, and fraud in two separate trials. He resigned as president of the union as part of a pardon agreement with President Richard Nixon.