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New York Lieutenant Gov. Brian Benjamin was indicted for alleged bribery and other offenses, as part of what federal prosecutors say was a "scheme" to get campaign contributions in exchange for a $50,000 state grant.
The indictment also alleges that Benjamin and others worked to "cover up" the plot, engaging "in a series of lies and deception."
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According to the indictment, from 2019 through 2021, Benjamin carried out the scheme while he was a state senator and a candidate for state comptroller. During that time, Benjamin allegedly solicited campaign donations from and to be raised by a real estate developer, win exchange for appropriating state funds for the developer’s non-profit organization.
Lieutenant Governor of New York Brian Benjamin speaks in New York, on Jan. 16, 2022. (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
In order to hide this, the indictment says, Benjamin allegedly falsified campaign donor forms, and in 2021 when he was being vetted for the lieutenant governor job, he provided falsely stated in that he had never "directly exercised" his authority as an official "concerning a matter of a donor [he] directly solicited."
Benjamin is facing charges of bribery, conspiracy, honest services wire fraud, and falsification of records. The various offenses carry maximum penalties ranging between five and 20 years in prison.
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Prosecutors are also seeking forfeiture of the funds involved or, alternatively, "any other property of the defendant up to the value of the forfeitable property."
New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin speaks during the 2022 New York State Democratic Convention at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel on Feb. 17, 2022 in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
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Fox News has learned that Benjamin has been arrested on these charges. Gov. Kathy Hochul's office did not immediately respond to request for comment.
Damian Williams,, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York is expected to address the case at a press conference Tuesday afternoon, along with officials from the FBI and the New York City Department of Investigation.
Using charities to line their pockets.. invented by the Clinton's.
Electing people solely cause they are black is a problem, especially places like NY
Liberals...Not a lick of common sense. They keep thinking diversity and inclusion are good things, in spite of all the proof to the contrary.
They can't help it, they are just so emotional.
Another Democratic super star.....what a group.
The headline "Lies and Deception" immediately tells you that this is obviously just another Democrat.
Can a liberal still be prosecuted?
New Yorkians keep voting crooks like this in
So what else is new?. Being a Republican or Democrat, with no self respect, if you are willing to block vote in return for a campaign bribe, means they can only get incompetents to run under their banner.
Proof: Both equally have this country 30 trillion dollars in debt with now the first 38...See more
Go figure. I guarantee you can find this type of thing in 99% of politicians who are BLACK. I guarantee if you looked closely at Obama he is one if not THE most corrupt.
Who's prosecuting this?
I bet he will be out on no bail and it goes nowhere. If it does, Biden will just pardon him.
I am shocked I tell you. Shocked.
But Joe Biden, Hunter, Nancy Pelosi and Eric Swalwell are still walking the streets.
Squeeze him until he squeals all the other names and similar plots!
He wanted his EQUITY, he is BLM, NOW he will play his race card.
Wonder why GOV and then President Bill Clinton wasn't arrested when he accepted campaign donations from China by DNC Chairman John Yuang, where Johnny Chung presented $35,000 just by himself during the '96 Presidential campaign.
The real surprise is that a Democrat was arrested in New York.
Hmmm ... and the NY DA thinks Trump's taxes are a priority ...
You don’t get rich in politics by being honest
I'm sure he won't be held since the no bail reform they put into place !
SHOCKED
NOT
Wonder if he was the mastermind behind the subway attack today to take the spotlight off of him and his "associates".
Mom tought me to stay away from black people.
Percentage wise, I wonder if more black politicians are indicted more than other races.
He's probably the subway shooter too.
When will the world learn?!?!? These, are, NOT, humans!!!!!!!!!
Once a thief, always a thief.
Is it wrong to say it's fun watching New York burn? That they asked for it? That they voted for it? Yeah, it's oddly satisfying and confirms that WE are right.
Just saw the former Lt (not elected)Governor of NY speaking on the subway shooting. What a price of work! Sounded like a re-election speech. Now the Lt Gov accused of bribery. What is wrong with the voters in NY? For goodness sake, get better informed.
Surely we're not going to compare criminal counts between D and R politicians....lol
It's genetics. Science has proven that.
another token feral in a position a of power and underqualified.
More Democrat integrity and ethics. Somehow they will say it is a cultural victim problem.
let me guess : an Obabama Dem---
benjamin's defense; "you can't charge me, i am BLACK".
Democrat failure at its best ..... Little Joey Biden
Why does this not surprise me?
This is what Affirmative Action gets you. More corruption. Arrest and remove from office immediately.
Does Africa accept returns?
I understand Hochul is under investigation as well. NYC is so corrupt.
Surprise Surprise Surprise NOT!!!!
Why is it that an article will identify when the Politician who got caught with his hands in the cookie jar is Republican, but they don't mention which party he is from when he is a Democrat?
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