The jury drama in the corruption trial of former Assembly speaker Sheldon Silver continued on Monday, as Juror No. 11, an African - American man from the Bronx, asked to be
dismissed over a conflict of interest.
But DiBella
dismissed any concerns
over potential
conflicts of interest with TJ Clarke's role as city council president — the board has argued with the city
over education funding in recent years — and said Ayesha Clarke secured her endorsement with her qualifications.