Founder of Grocery Chain Convicted on 55 Felony Counts.

The article reports that George Torres, a Mexican immigrant who is the founder of the 11-store Numero Uno grocery chain in Los Angeles, California, has been convicted on 55 felony counts, including racketeering. According to prosecutors, Torres is found guilty of mail and wire fraud, conspiring to harbor illegal aliens and tax charges. Torres has contended that the case against him was based on false claims of criminals cooperating with the government in hopes of winning leniency.