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New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin has surrendered to authorities to face campaign finance fraud-related charges in connection with a past campaign, two people familiar with the matter said Tuesday.
Benjamin is expected to appear in Manhattan federal court later Tuesday. Gov. Kathy Hochul's office couldn't immediately be reached for comment on the arrest, nor could a representative for Benjamin.
His arrest comes after reports that Manhattan federal prosecutors and the FBI were investigating whether Benjamin knowingly engaged in a campaign finance fraud scheme. Subpoenas were issued in connection with the investigation, two sources familiar with the subpoenas said at the time.
The investigators also looked into whether Benjamin helped dole out state money to contributors and/or their projects as part of the alleged fraud.
A spokesman for the U.S. attorney and a spokesman for the FBI both previously declined WNBC requests for comment regarding the investigation into Benjamin.
A spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins also did not return requests for comment.
Benjamin was appointed lieutenant governor by Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2021, shortly after losing a primary bid for New York City comptroller. He previously served as the New York State Senator for District 30, which is made up of Harlem, East Harlem (El Barrio), the Upper West Side, Washington Heights, Hamilton Heights and Morningside Heights.
Wonder who Kathy Clown is going to pick next and if she will bother to vet that person thoroughly.
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It’s cos of raycism
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
What else can one say?
I’m shocked, shocked to find that political corruption is going on in New York State!
ROUND UP THE USUAL SUSPECTS!!!
Cmon?!?! Anyone really surprised by this??
He resigned too! Can you believe it? Bad as he is, if he was a Putinist TrumpTurd, he could just say “fake news”, and carry on as usual.
I'm Shocked !
Anonymous said...
He resigned too! Can you believe it? Bad as he is, if he was a Putinist TrumpTurd, he could just say “fake news”, and carry on as usual.
Let's all talk about the WONDERFUL job your lord and savior Biden is doing. How is his son doing these days? You remember the one that's so corrupt its not even funny. Or let's talk about crooked Hilary Clinton instead? How about we talk about the 800 million dollars in taxpayers money that idiot hochul wants to use just to build a new football stadium? Or do you want to talk about ex perv governor perv Cuomo? We can find so many flaws in the dumbocratic party.
Perhaps Hochul will pick someone squeaky clean to be her Lieutenant Governor. Someone the courts will allow to replace Benjamin on the November ballot as her running mate. Someone who has positive name recognition, who doesn't have a hint of financial shenanigans in their past and someone who will appeal to the sensibilities of the state's racial minorities.
Jeez, she should pick da reberend Al Sharpton.
I hope Hochul loses after this
The November Mid Terms are going to be Glorious !
Insanity is measured by repeating the same act over and over again and expecting different consequences therefore New York Voters are insane.
Trump Turd said...
The best way to stop mass shotings is to get armed.
James Madison: “A WELL REGULATED militia, composed of the people, trained to arms, is the best and most natural defense of a free country.” (1st Annals of Congress, at 434, June 8th 1789)
What's new Sheeple ? “a simple story of corruption.”
https://michaelsavage.com/dirty-politician-arrested-in-ny-state/
Another great choice by Sawthoot Kathy for the state of NY in the name of diversity, not qualification. People wake up and do the right thing and get rid of these socialist morons in the next election.
Elections have consequences.
Corruption always wins in New York State. Don't fight it; the middle class have already left, en masse, and they aren't coming back. The city is inundated with broken English speaking (or no English speaking) peasants, peons & wage slaves and it's all under the crushing control of a lawless, elitist overclass. Get out now or accept corruption as a daily way of life! There are no gray areas to negotiate once the middle has bolted. Taxation without representation abounds!
Just waiting for the race card to be played
So why are these two losers so happy?
You can take the boy out of Harlem, but you can't take Harlem out of the boy.
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If he wasn't black, he'd be an ideal running mate for Trump in 2024. He's almost crooked enough.
Sickening and disgusting but the norm in New York !
They are above the law. Can do no harm. Lol.
Now the Latinos are coming out saying that there are enough black elected officials and Kathy's running mate should be Latino.
If there’s anything more vile than Democrat officials, it’s their bankrollers and puppetmasters.
Corruption always wins in New York State. Don't fight it; the middle class have already left, en masse, and they aren't coming back. The city is inundated with broken English speaking (or no English speaking) peasants, peons & wage slaves and it's all under the crushing control of a lawless, elitist overclass. Get out now or accept corruption as a daily way of life! There are no gray areas to negotiate once the middle has bolted. Taxation without representation abounds!
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