Posted on 01/22/2015 3:29:31 PM PST by QT3.14
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, who bent state government to his will for more than 20 years as one of New York's most powerful and canny politicians, was arrested Thursday on charges of taking nearly $4 million in payoffs and kickbacks.
The 70-year-old Democrat was taken into custody by the FBI on federal conspiracy and bribery charges that carry up to 100 years in prison and could cost him his political seat. He was released on $200,000 bail.
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In the end he will get a sweetheart deal from the prosecutor. In this day and age he may even be able to stay in office.
“Here is the indictment.”
And here is the scumbag in cuffs taking a ride downtown.
http://thealbanyproject.com/photo-sheldon-silver-in-handcuffs/
The elephant in the room now is Cuomo shutting down the investigating commission that would have nailed him sooner.
O’Reilly pointed out he was behind blocking Jessica’s Law.
What is it with Dems and corruption? Can’t they win LEGALLY?
The loss of power is more important to these tyrants than the threat of a life sentence in prison.
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