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Brian Risdon: Even after he was acquitted of municipal corruption charges, Toronto's former chief plumbing inspector didn't smile
Brian Risdon: Even after he was acquitted of municipal corruption charges, Toronto's former chief plumbing inspector didn't smile

Brian Risdon: Even after he was acquitted of municipal corruption charges, Toronto's former chief plumbing inspector didn't smile

Date3/5/1980
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  • Brian Risdon: Even after he was acquitted of municipal corruption charges, Toronto's former chief plumbing inspector didn't smile
  • Brian Risdon: Even after he was acquitted of municipal corruption charges, Toronto's former chief plumbing inspector didn't smile.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Brian Risdon: Even after he was acquitted of municipal corruption charges, Toronto's former chief plumbing inspector didn't smile.
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