He pleaded guilty to a charge of honest services fraud. (newsday.com)
Rechnitz pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit honest services fraud in connection with the wire fraud scheme but is cooperating as a witness for a lesser sentence, the complaint states. (dnainfo.com)
The case demonstrates that «the show - me - the - money culture of Albany has been perpetuated and promoted at the very top of the political food chain,» Bharara said in announcing Silver's arrest last month on charges including honest service fraud and extortion under the color of official duties. (newyork.cbslocal.com)