The once - powerful ex-speaker, who headed the Assembly for more than 20 years, had been sentenced to 12 years in jail after his original conviction, but never served any time while the case was on appeal. (newsday.com)
An appeals court tossed out Silver's original conviction, citing a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that changed the legal definition for corruption. (wcdoonline.com)
An appeals court tossed out Silver's original conviction, citing a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that changed the legal boundaries for public corruption. (ny1.com)