In 1961, Carbo and boxing promoter Frank "Blinky" Palermo were charged with conspiracy and extortion against the National Boxing Association welterweight Champion Don Jordan.
I 1961 blev der rejst tiltale mod Carbo og boksepromotor Frank "Blinky" Palermo for sammensværgelse og afpresning mod National Boxing Association weltervægtmesteren Don Jordan.