Percoco was also charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under color of official right along with «others known and unknown,» but the indictment did not name any of his co-defendants as co-conspirators, and a spokesman for the U.S. attorney would not elaborate. (newsday.com)
Manhattan federal Judge Valerie Caproni dismissed a charge of «extortion under color of official right» based on allegations that the former Cuomo confidante used his government post to shake down $ 35,000 in bribes from two execs at the Syracuse - based development company. (nypost.com)
Percoco has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges, which include extortion under the color of official right. (politico.com)