Ex-WFAN host Craig Carton selling N.J. mansion for $2.4M (PHOTOS)

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By Joe Giglio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Craig Carton is back in the news.

After weeks of silence from the former WFAN host, Carton spoke to USA Today about his plight, time off and eagerness to return to the airwaves when—or if—his legal troubles subside.

Carton, arrested in September in connection with a Ponzi scheme, is facing up to 45 years in prison on three charges.

While the legal proceedings play out, Carton has listed his Chester, N.J., home for sale, with a listing price of $2.4M.

Here’s a look at the property.

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The house contains six bedrooms, nine bathrooms and is on a 4.39-acre lot.

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The house was built in 2009 and features an open floor plan.

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The property features a walkout basement with a rec area.

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A heated pool and recreation court are featured outside.

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Officially, Carton has been charged with the following three crimes:

  • Conspiracy to commit wire fraud and securities fraud
  • Wire fraud
  • Securities fraud
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Carton resigns from CBS Radio

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Carton’s show, “Boomer and Carton” was the highest-rated morning sports show in New York since its debut in 2007.

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Chris Christie backs Carton

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Last week, Carton’s lawyer put out a statement on his client’s behalf.

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The indictment is riddled with errors.  Craig never intended to defraud a single solitary soul.  He operated a legitimate, licensed ticket reselling business and had agreements in place with event venues to purchase tickets in large quantities.  Investors and Craig himself were victims of the admitted scammer Joseph Meli who pleaded guilty in Federal court this week to his own fraudulent investment scheme.  Meli used and defrauded countless people including Craig Carton. The Government, in fact, just two weeks ago sent Craig a letter identifying him as one of Meli's victims. The purported victims in the indictment who invested with Craig had full access to his business records and he welcomed their due diligence before investing.

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Carton claims innocence

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Craig will fight these false charges with every ounce of his being but how does he ever recover his good name?  He has been maligned unfairly but is confident that the truth will prevail and justice served once all of the facts come out.

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Carton rips Giants' Geno Smith

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WFAN has not yet announced its full-time plans for Carton’s position, a role that’s been manned by many hosts since Carton’s arrest in September.

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Joe Giglio may be reached at jgiglio@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @JoeGiglioSports. Find NJ.com on Facebook.

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