But then, he's got bigger troubles: He's awaiting trial on separate corruption charges in Manhattan federal court, where he's charged with illegally using a nonprofit group — one that he had supported with taxpayer contributions as a City Council member — in his political campaigns. (nypost.com)
He held on to the post despite the indictment on the charge and was kept on by Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan in May after he was elected to replace Dean Skelos, who faces separate corruption charges. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Disgraced former Assembly Democratic Speaker Sheldon Silver's sentencing on separate corruption charges is scheduled for Tuesday. (nydailynews.com)