Sentences with phrase «states bring charges against»

Michael Slager agreed to plead guilty because his lawyers knew he probably couldn't bank on another mistrial when the state brought the charges against him again like they were going to do.

Not exact matches

July 5, 2016: He holds news conference to announce that «no reasonable prosecutor» would bring criminal charges against Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential candidate, over her email practices as secretary of state, but criticizes Clinton and her staff for being «extremely careless» in their handling of classified material.

And yeah, they abuse the system — they just backed a * State * down from bringing charges against them by the simple expedient of tying them (WBC) up with counter-charges in court.

It was the state of Virginia, not the parents of the baby who died, that brought the charges against Carr.

Schneiderman is urging state lawmakers to quickly close a loophole in state law that could prevent him from bringing charges against anyone pardoned by Trump.

Russo said the «very serious» charges brought against the majority leader by AG Andrew Cuomo «compromise Senator Espada's ability to serve in the State Senate, and once again show Democrats aren't serious about cleaning up the corruption in Albany.»

AG Eric Schneiderman is moving to change New York state law so that he and other local prosecutors would have the power to bring criminal charges against aides to Trump who have been pardoned, according to a letter Schneiderman sent to the governor and state lawmakers today.

The Reform Party of the United States calls on President Trump and his administration to release the evidence of these claims, so that proper charges can be brought against the perpetrators.

The former National Security Adviser (NSA) Colonel Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (rtd) who is being unlawfully detained against court orders by Department of State Service (DSS) has approached the Court of Appeal Abuja Division praying the court to set aside the subpoena issued against him by the federal high court to appear before it to testify in a N400m corruption charges brought against Former National Publicity Secretary of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Mr. Olisa Metuh.

It's been a week since a federal corruption investigation exploded in New York state, bringing fraud and bribery and charges against developers and state officials for allegedly running a pay - to - play scheme involving upstate economic development projects.

Armsgate: Dasuki, Bafarawa, Yuguda Others Deny 19.8 bn Alleged Fraud Former National Security Adviser Colonel Sambo Dasuki, former Minister of State for Finance, Bashir Yuguda, former Governor of Sokoto State Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa and three others have denied allegations of diversions, misappropriation and breech of public trust in respect of N19.4 billion criminal charges brought against them -LSB-...]

When charges were brought against Kaloyeros and others last fall, Gov. Andrew Cuomo directed Empire State Development, the state's chief economic development agency, to assume responsibility for the projects of FRMC and another nonprofit affiliate that figures in the federal complState Development, the state's chief economic development agency, to assume responsibility for the projects of FRMC and another nonprofit affiliate that figures in the federal complstate's chief economic development agency, to assume responsibility for the projects of FRMC and another nonprofit affiliate that figures in the federal complaint.

Federal and state prosecutors scrutinized de Blasio's dealings with Harendra Singh, the restaurateur at the center of the bribery case against Mangano and Venditto, and last year declined to bring charges against the mayor — who has maintained he acted legally.

She said her office has been unable to bring charges against some individuals who have made threats against schools and churches because of gaps in state law.

«Earlier this month, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman brought charges against State Senator Shirley Huntley, who is alleged to have steered state money toward a staffer and a family member who spent it on themseState Senator Shirley Huntley, who is alleged to have steered state money toward a staffer and a family member who spent it on themsestate money toward a staffer and a family member who spent it on themselves.

Last week, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara announced his office, working with the FBI, had brought charges against state Sen. Malcolm Smith (D - Hollis), City Councilman Dan Halloran (R - Whitestone) and Queens Republican Party Vice Chairman Vince Tabone, alleging they had orchestrated a plot to bribe Smith's way onto the GOP ticket in the race for mayor.

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara ominously told state politicians to «stay tuned» after he brought charges against Assemblyman Sheldon Silver, forcing the Democrat to relinquish the speaker post he held for more than two decades.

Under state law, child sex abuse victims have until their 23rd birthday to bring charges against their attacker.

Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman of New York is moving to change New York state law so that he and other local prosecutors would have the power to bring criminal charges against aides to President Donald Trump who have been pardoned, according to a letter Schneiderman sent to the governor and state lawmakers on Wednesday.

Hillary Clinton and her staff were «extremely careless» in handling classified data over a private email server while she was secretary of state, FBI Director James Comey said, but the agency is recommending that no charges be brought against her.

A spokesman for state Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, who brought the charges against Pigeon, said State Supreme Court Justice Donald F. Cerio Jr. set the state Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, who brought the charges against Pigeon, said State Supreme Court Justice Donald F. Cerio Jr. set the State Supreme Court Justice Donald F. Cerio Jr. set the date.

It is thought to be the first time a secretary of state has been forced to quit as a result of criminal charges being brought against him.

Former Attorney General Michael Mukasey is calling for criminal charges to be brought against Clinton for the mishandling of classified information while she was secretary of state.

A dentist who won a $ 7.7 million judgement against the state after beating Medicaid fraud charges brought by then - AG Spitzer warned voters about the would - be comptroller's «dark side» and said he doesn't believe Spitzer is reformer «at all.»

When the siblings making up the well - known classical piano ensemble The 5 Browns were looking into bringing sexual abuse charges against their father, they briefly considered New York before learning the state's weak laws wouldn't work.

A spokesman for Schneiderman, who brought the charges against Pigeon, said State Supreme Court Justice Donald F. Cerio Jr. set the date.

Since last fall, when federal and state corruption charges were brought against former SUNY Polytechnic Institute president Alain Kaloyeros — who is alleged to have steered lucrative development contracts awarded by two opaque, SUNY - affiliated nonprofits to certain preferred companies — the university's use of nonprofit affiliates has come under increasing scrutiny.

Federal prosecutors brought corruption charges against top state government insiders and business development executives Thursday, scorching Gov. Andrew Cuomo's hallmark upstate economic initiatives.

Corruption charges brought against a member of the state Senate Republican majority Wednesday have provided an opportunity for Democrats to jumpstart the seemingly dormant conversation on government ethics as state budget negotiations enter their final week.

Moses Stern, the shady Rockland developer who wore a wire to help the government bring corruption charges against former state...

The statement added, «The Attorney General of Sokoto State, Suleiman Usman, is to take over the prosecution of the corruption charge brought against a serving Commissioner in Sokoto State and a former Permanent Secretary of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the administration of ex-Governor Aliyu Wamakko, Mohammed Bello, by the EFCC.

They said they would continue to call on the United States Attorney General Loretta Lynch to bring federal charges against the officers involved.

After year - long investigations into a potential pay - to - play scheme involving his definition political nonprofit Campaign for One New York and his failed 2014 fundraising effort for State Senate Democrats by now - former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara — eventually taken over by acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim — and Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, the pair decided not to bring federal charges against de Blasio or his aides.

They have brought charges against dozens of individuals implicated in public corruption schemes around the state — resulting in the return of over $ 11 million in restitution to taxpayers through these convictions.

In October, he brought fraud charges against an influential political consultant whose clients had included the state Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Leaders of the State University of New York will look at the system's policies and programs in light of the bid - rigging charges brought against SUNY Polytechnic Institute president Alain Kaloyeros.

Bruno also admitted in the spring of 2009 (while out - of - power and facing trial on corruption charges) that he personally favored same - sex marriage but never brought it the floor of the State Senate because the majority of his conference was against it, stating «This is America, and we have inalienable rights... Life is short, and we should all be afforded the same opportunities and rights to enjoy it.»

More than a year ago, the state Attorney General's office brought charges against Pigeon, alleging he exchanged a series of favors with a state Supreme Court justice.

Given the ongoing uproar over Clinton's use of a private email server while she was secretary of state — and the FBI's refuel to bring charges against her, a major GOP talking point — the last thing the Democrats want or need right now is another mess involving emails.

Felony bid - rigging charges filed Sept. 22 against SUNY Poly President Alain Kaloyeros, lobbyist Todd Howe and developers in other upstate cities have brought a new round of scrutiny to the college's shadowy contracting practices as Cuomo's administration scrambles to reconfigure who oversees the state's major economic development projects.

The Attorney General's office said it's actually quite common for state and federal prosecutors to bring charges against a defendant simultaneously and in this case, both have been investigating Pigeon for years.

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, who brought the charges against Silver, has vowed to try and claw back his state pension through forfeiture claims.

«His conduct was clearly wrong and it wasn't just a one - time event,» said U.S. Attorney Richard Hartunian, who teamed with state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in bringing charges against Scarborough.

The trial began less than two weeks after prosecutors in Manhattan unleashed one of their broadest attacks ever on political corruption by bringing conspiracy charges against a state senator, a state assemblyman and a city councilman, among others.

SUNY will review the charges brought against Kaloyeros and «cooperate fully» with prosecutors as state and federal investigations continue.

Opening statements could get underway later Monday at the trial, which comes less than two weeks after prosecutors in Manhattan unleashed one of their broadest attacks ever on political corruption by bringing conspiracy charges against a state senator, a state assemblyman and a city councilman, among others.

Bharara trip to Albany not only comes weeks after securing the convictions of the top two state legislative leaders, but also after he said he found insufficient evidence to bring charges against Cuomo and members of his staff for their handling of the ill - fated Moreland anti-corruption commission.

He won convictions in public corruption cases against New York State Assemblyman Sheldon Silver and State Senator Dean Skelos, and also brought insider trading charges against Bernie Madoff.

ALBANY — Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara wasn't the only one bringing charges against a top state official Thursday.

The Brooklyn district attorney's office said it can not bring additional charges against the driver because state law does not recognize a fetus as a person.