Maine News Updates

5:15 p.m.

PORTLAND -- A Maine defense contractor who bribed officials at the Army's Space and Missile Defense Command in Huntsville, Ala., has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

Sixty-five-year-old Maurice "Moe" Subilia Jr. of Kennebunkport was described by prosecutors as one of the masterminds of the scheme. His brother and his son-in-law received lesser sentences of two and three years today.

They pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy, money laundering and bribery.

Subilia had faced up to 40 years in prison. But attorney Toby Dilworth sought a penalty similar to the five-year sentence given to the government official accused of proposing the scheme. Dilworth says Subilia has cooperated and given up virtually everything he owns. He also suffers from heart problems and had a coronary bypass in October.

10:44 a.m.

PORTLAND -- A Maine defense contractor who bribed officials at the Army's Space and Missile Defense Command in Huntsville, Ala., is due in court for sentencing.

Sixty-five-year-old Maurice "Moe" Subilia Jr. of Kennebunkport and two relatives are due in federal court today in Portland.

They pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy, money laundering and bribery.
Subilia faces up to 40 years in prison. But attorney Toby Dilworth is seeking a five-year sentence, the same as was given to the government official convicted of proposing the scheme. Dilworth says Subilia has cooperated and given up virtually everything he owns.

Subilia is due in court along with his brother, Robert Subilia of Wells, and son-in-law Paul Hurlburt of Kennebunk.