Silver had been accused of engaging in two schemes to enrich himself over the past decade, trading official favors for about $ 4 million in legal fees. (politico.com)
Singh pleaded guilty to bribing de Blasio with political contributions in exchange for official favors involving his since - shuttered Water's Edge restaurant in Queens. (nypost.com)
While former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Senate leader Dean Skelos were convicted in federal corruption cases, any correspondence they may have had with those seeking official favors in exchange for gifts and payments weren't obtainable by the press or average citizens under current FOIL rules. (timesunion.com)