Posted on 10/10/2008 11:17:12 PM PDT by SmithL
Ed Jew, the former San Francisco supervisor who resigned from office in January after state and federal prosecutors accused him of corruption, pleaded guilty to federal charges this morning.
Jew admitted to mail fraud, extortion and soliciting a bribe in connection with a scheme to shake down Chinese immigrant owners of tapioca drink shops in the Sunset District for $84,000 in bribes.
Jew's attorney said his client believed his actions were legal because that's how he learned to behave in politics. At his sentencing on Feb. 13, Jew is prepared to name others who he says have engaged in similar actions.
Unlike past court appearances, no supporters gathered at the hearing in U.S. District Court. Jew could spend decades in federal prison.
He also still faces state charges alleging that he lied about where he lived to vote and run for office in San Francisco. Prosecutors say Jew lived in Burlingame while he campaigned for and represented District Four in the Sunset. A state court hearing is scheduled later this month.
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Plus he was straight and married, wasn’t he?
Isn’t being normal a crime there too?
Damn the dirty politicians to Hell.....which may not be big enough for all of them.
Ed Jew?
Someone always wants to blame the Jew. LOL.
He took lessons from the Clintons?
He took lessons from the Clintons?
Jew is a Democrat...go figure.
So what you’re saying that when there’s no more room in Hell, the Liberals will walk the Earth?
That explains a lot.
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