Posted on 04/16/2008 8:48:26 AM PDT by hkusp40
A federal jury today convicted former Newark Mayor Sharpe James of fraud for conspiring to rig the sale of nine city lots to his mistress, who quickly resold them for hundreds of thousands of dollars in profit.
Ending a five-week trial, the jury returned its verdict in a courtroom just a block from the City Hall office that James occupied for two decades. Less than an hour into its sixth day of deliberations, the jury found James guilty on all 13 counts in the indictment.
James' co-defendant and former girlfriend, Tamika Riley, was also found guilty on all counts.
Both James and Riley face between four- and seven-year prison terms under federal sentencing guidelines, Judith Germano, the Assistant U.S. Attorney and lead prosecutor, said after the verdict. U.S. District Judge William Martini allowed both to remain free on bail until sentencing, which was set for July 29 at 10 a.m.
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James could still face another trial, over allegations that he billed the city for $58,000 in personal expenses, including lavish vacations with Riley and other women. Prosecutors reserved their decision on those charges until this case was done.
James joins a long list of New Jersey politicians convicted of corruption in recent years, including former State Senate President John Lynch, county executives James Treffinger of Essex and Robert Janiszewski of Hudson and dozens of mayors, freeholders and council members.
(Excerpt) Read more at nj.com ...
Can we say the Demagogues have a CULTURE OF CORRUPTION?
I thought he’s walk, considering that the residents of Newark think he walks on water.
You have to read up to paragraph 12 for a party affiliation, of course.
In Newark you probably can walk on the water, considering all the disgusting stuff floating around in there.
Outstanding news! I recommend the documentary “Street Fight” very highly. Until you see this, you have no idea what an absolute scumbag James is.
Did I miss it or is there only the most tangential mention that he’s a democrat? I dont’ think it ever even says he is, only that he ‘wielded power over democratic lawmakers’. I had to go to wikipedia to confirm it (hey, I don’t know much about Jersey, sue me.)
Enchante.....You RACIST!
You are not entitled to cast aspersions on an obviously racial proclivity to steal, whore around or wrongly come into possession of public funds or property...
Surely — RECENTLY revealed FACTS of wholesale corruption, theft, crime and adultery committed by DOZENS of black DEMOCRAT politicians, provides ample evidence that this activity may be RACIALLY imprinted in their DNA —— thus making it a CULTURAL THING which whitey simply can’t understand..
Therefore - to criticize this behavior is clearly RACIST.
Right?
< /sarcasm>
Good call.
I was there as a child when Newark was handed from the white crooks to the black crooks. That basically sums it up. The current mayor is a reformer, so hope springs eternal.
Corruption in New Jersey? Who knew??
WTF? What kind of name is Tamika?
I’ve seen it. You are right. It’s a great and riveting story of inside Newark.
Thank you. Very much.
I'm quite certain this practice is widespread in the cities of this country. Who did this guy PO?
I was there as a child when Newark was handed from the white crooks to the black crooks
Well said!
Sounds like a lot of US cities...especially throughout the Northeast but not exclusively so
Not uncommon for areas like Newark...
Not uncommon for areas like Newark...
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