Gary Craig

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Michael Amalfi Jr. and five others are accused in a conspiracy to distribute more than 220 lbs. of marijuana

Amalfi co-owns The Brighton on East at 1881 East Ave. in Rochester

Amalfi has pleaded not guilty and is free on %2450%2C000 bond%2C court records show

An owner of The Brighton on East restaurant is facing marijuana-trafficking and money-laundering charges.

An indictment, recently unsealed in federal court, accuses Michael Amalfi Jr. and five other men of a conspiracy to distribute more than 220 pounds of marijuana since early 2010.

Amalfi purchased The Brighton restaurant, as it was previously known, in late 2012.

Amalfi and his co-owner, C.W. Gregory IV, remodeled the 1860s-era building, located at 1881 East Ave. in Rochester. The building was originally built as a hotel.

Amalfi has pleaded not guilty and is free on $50,000 bond, court records show.

Amalfi's attorney, David Spoto, declined to comment on the criminal charges. Amalfi did not return a phone call.

Accused with Amalfi in the alleged drug conspiracy are Alexander Green, Charles Green, Christopher Alvino, Peter Wilk and Michael Marciano. Alexander Green and Charles Green, who are brothers, and Amalfi are accused of concealing drug profits through a money-laundering scheme.

Additional information on the accused was not immediately available.

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