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A longtime defence lawyer of the Montreal Mafia received a 34-month prison sentence on Wednesday after pleading guilty to gangsterism and weapon possession charges.

Loris Cavaliere, 62, was described in court as having 30 years of experience representing members of different organized crime factions, but particularly Italian branches. He showed up to court wearing matching grey sweatpants and a sweatshirt, sneakers, and carrying a bag of his personal belongings.

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Cavaliere was arrested two years ago in a major police operation targeting a new alliance believed to be in place between the Montreal Mafia, the Hells Angels and the city’s major street gangs.

According to the statement of facts read by the Crown on Wednesday, Cavaliere acted as a bridge of sorts between criminal organizations — he delivered messages to members who were in prison, and managed to get messages from one organized crime faction to another.