The 300-year-old Stradivarius violin that was taken from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's concertmaster in an armed robbery is shown at a police news conference after its recovery. Credit: Mike De Sisti

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One of the two Milwaukee men accused in the theft of a $5 million Stradivarius violin a few months ago has pleaded guilty to taking part in the robbery.

Universal K. Allah, 36, pleaded guilty Wednesday to robbery as a party to a crime.

Prosecutors have recommended prison time, leaving the amount to the judge's discretion, and at least three years of extended supervision. The judge reminded Allah that he faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison with five years extended supervision and a $50,000 fine.

A charge of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver was dismissed. Allah's sentencing hearing is set for July 24.

Salah Salahadyn also was charged with felony robbery in the violin robbery, and he has pleaded not guilty. The 300-year-old violin was missing for nine days before police recovered it in good condition.

A criminal complaint says Allah provided the stun gun used to attack and rob Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Frank Almond. The complaint says Salahadyn had been plotting to steal a Stradivarius and that Milwaukee police found a binder of articles about Stradivarius violins and art theft.

Nearly 20 years ago, Salahadyn was linked to the theft of a $25,000 sculpture from a gallery in the Pfister Hotel. He was convicted of receiving stolen property after he tried to sell the sculpture back to the gallery four years after it was stolen.