US DOJ charges Florida executive for fixing prices of stone crab claws, spiny lobsters
By Khushita Vasant ( September 11, 2025, 15:28 GMT | Insight) -- The Department of Justice has charged the top executive of a seafood processing company for participating in a conspiracy to fix prices of stone crab claws and spiny lobsters harvested in Florida, according to a US court filing. In a nine-page chargesheet filed with the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the DOJ said Dennis Dopico knowingly joined and participated in the conspiracy with other persons and entities.The Department of Justice has charged the top executive of a seafood processing company for participating in a conspiracy to fix prices of stone crab claws and spiny lobsters harvested in Florida, according to a US court filing....
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