Posted on 07/16/2009 9:28:25 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
Miguel Martinez, a member of the New York City Council whose once-promising political career ended when he abruptly resigned this week, pleaded guilty Thursday morning to three felony counts involving the misuse of public money intended for nonprofit organizations.
Each of the charges carries up to a maximum of 20 years in prison, but under a plea agreement with the United States attorney’s office in Manhattan, prosecutors have recommended that he serve 51 to 72 months. The sentencing was scheduled for Oct. 31.
(Excerpt) Read more at cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com ...
When there is fraud and abuse involved and the politicians political party is not named, it is safe to assume he/she is a democrat. Thank you mainstream media...
Today he admitted $40,000 of his ill-gotten gains came from that group, the Upper Manhattan Council Assisting Neighbors (U-CAN). In the last two years, Martinez has sponsored nearly $800,000 in public funds for U-CAN.
The long-running probe of the council’s slush fund by DOI and Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s office dates back to late 2007.
Two aides to Brooklyn Councilman Kendall Stewart have pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from a council-subsidized non-profit. Stewart has denied wrongdoing and has not been charged.
Bronx Councilwoman Maria del Carmen Arroyo’s nephew was arrested last month on charges of misusing funds via the South Bronx Community Council, a non-profit Arroyo helps fund. She has declined to comment on the ongoing probe.
Assume? There ain't no assumin' about it. It is a dead lock cinch that it's a Rat.
Democrat Miguel Martinez, a member of the New York City Council whose once-promising political career ended when he abruptly resigned this week, pleaded guilty Thursday morning to three felony counts involving the misuse of public money intended for nonprofit organizations.
Better.
This has the stench of ACORN.
Miguel Martinez was a former Democratic District Leader.
http://www.gothamgazette.com/searchlight2001/dist10.html
Unless he has miraculously changed his party affiliation:
“City Councilman Miguel Martinez (D-Manhattan...”
http://narmer.wordpress.com/2009/07/14/city-councilman-miguel-martinez-resigns-amid-dept-of-investigation-probe-into-slush-fund-scandal/
Dog bites man.
One other thing, the article says his once promising political career. As if this will stop his political career. Sure, it’s put on hold while he’s in jail, but this is a resume enhancer for the Democrats. See Marion Barry....
I guess the NY Times is unaware of his political affiliation, or wants to hide it from their readers...
I would go with the latter mention...
Has to be D, there aren’t any Rs in NYC. Even if you’re an R you have to register as a D to get elected. Giuliani is actually a D, but ran as an R when he couldn’t get the D nomination. That’s the way you do business in NYC.
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