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Richie Roberts Net Worth
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Richie Roberts net worth is $11 Million
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Richard M. "Richie" Roberts (born November 28, 1937) is an American defense attorney licensed to practice law in the state of New Jersey. Roberts was a former law enforcement officer who worked as a detective in the Essex County Prosecutor's Office and Federal Bureau of Narcotics. After completing a law degree at Seton Hall University and passing the bar examination, Roberts served as an Assistant Prosecutor in the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.Roberts is recognized for his role in the investigation, arrest, and prosecution of African-American "drug kingpin" Frank Lucas who operated a heroin smuggling and distribution ring in New York City's Harlem neighborhood. In addition to bringing down Lucas's operation, Roberts's investigation also uncovered police corruption connected with the drug trade. Lucas's criminal enterprise and the investigation by Roberts was the subject of the 2007 film American Gangster starring African-American actor Denzel Washington (as Lucas) and New Zealand actor Russell Crowe (as Roberts). After Lucas was incarcerated, Roberts entered private practice as an attorney specializing in criminal defense, and was retained by Lucas as defense counsel.
Net Worth
$11 Million
Date Of Birth
November 28, 1944
Place Of Birth
Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Occupation
Former Detective, former Assistant Prosecutor, former Head of Narcotics Task Force, Federal Bureau of Narcotics ,
Profession
Police officer
Nationality
U.S.-American
Nicknames
Richie Roberts, Roberts, Richie, Richard M. Roberts
Star Sign
Sagittarius
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
American Gangster: Case Files
2008
Video short
Himself
Fallen Empire: Making 'American Gangster'
2008
Video documentary
Himself
Charlie Rose
2007
TV Series
Himself
American Gangster
2007
TV Series documentary
Himself
Dateline NBC: American Gangster: First Look
2007
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Known for movies
Fallen Empire: Making 'American Gangster' (2008) as Himself
Dateline NBC: American Gangster: First Look (2007) as Himself