A federal judge dismissed bribery charges against former Lieutenant Governor Brain Benjamin on Monday morning that were brought by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and led him to resign from his post in April.
In his ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Paul Oetken concluded SDNY’s indictment “fails to allege an explicit quid pro quo.”
“For the reasons that follow, the Court concludes that the Indictment fails to allege an explicit quid pro quo, which is an essential element of the bribery and honest services wire fraud charges brought against Benjamin,” the ruling read. “As a result, Defendant’s motion to dismiss is granted as to the first three counts.”
According to a report in The New York Times, Benjamin’s lawyers Barry Berke and Dani James said the decision is “vindication” for charges that weren’t justified.
“The dismissal of this now discredited bribery theory also makes clear how the indictment was a direct assault on the democratic process,” they said. “While today is a great day for justice, democracy and the rule of law, it is tragic that this case was ever brought and such a decision was necessary.”
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"Tyranny of the minority"
New Yorkers have spoken, they vote these people in so they want this.
Corrupt politician gets off scott free again. Completely free from obligation, or penalty.
Does Tammany Hall still exist ?
The “Tweed Ring,” openly bought votes, encouraged judicial corruption, extracted millions from city contracts, and dominated New York City politics. What has changed ?
Pretty self explanatory. "Rules for thee but not for me" The Dem0rAt way...
Exsample: Ilhan said almost exactly the same thing as Kanye and not only stayed on Twitter but kept her seat in congress.
Can he run for office again ?
In theory, term limits are a good idea. But what winds up happening is that expiring politicians simply jump from one office to another.
I will still vote for Trump over any democrat.
In life when something is bad, (even if you are the source) it is best to embrace the bad news and work to make amends. Coverups eventually get blown away and the naked truth is revealed and nobody escapes the consequences. There's no Justice in New York State, just more white collar criminals supporting their own in a broken system. Dems are just taking full advantage of it as stupid NY Sheeple gawk at the news headlines.
Who is going to probe Tish's handling of sexual harassment allegations against her top aide ?
It's weird how coordinated this is. It's almost as if the establishment was prepared for this reveal.
Even they are just pawns for super wealth.
It blows my mind how many people I know defend Nancy Piglossi for her over a 100 million dollars worth of insider trading. And the response is always "they all do it" . I have never met a Democrat that is willing to tell the truth about a crooked democratic politician. Except Tulsi Gabbard. They were all willing to criticize her for speaking some truth.
Born and rasied in Queens. Live in Florida now.
I will never return to NYC again… even to visit.
Time to clean house NYC- companies do it everyday, 365 days a year.
Typical N.Y. democrat that is corrupt. Add to this Hochul, Hollywood Adams and let them go Bragg and you wonder why N.Y. is sinking into the abyss.
Life will never return to the way it's been. Lefties are successfully turning America into a human cesspool. Somehow they are comfortable there.
Take those masks off for the love of God!
Demorats hate when any minority runs and wins as a Republican.
https://nypost.com/2022/12/10/lester-chang-insists-on-residency-proof-to-keep-nyc-assembly-post/
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