Sentences with phrase «followed federal charges»

That followed federal charges alleging he collected nearly $ 4 million in kickbacks over a decade for his influence on real - estate legislation and medical grants.

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The former New York congressman is serving a nearly two - year federal prison sentence following his conviction on charges that stemmed from sexting with a 15 - year - old girl.

It came crashing down hard on Friday as a federal judge in Manhattan sentenced Ulbricht to serve the rest of his life in prison, following his earlier conviction on seven charges related to conspiracy, narcotics and money - laundering.

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The charges were filed in a federal complaint in February, but were unsealed today following the arrest.

USA Gymnastics hired the former federal prosecutor last fall to review its practices and policies following criticism of its handling of sex abuse complaints, including a case involving the longtime team physician that has resulted in federal charges.

But to the extent that it ignores the finger Lincoln points at the Civil War — to the extent that it forgets the decimation of a generation of young Americans at the beginnings of manhood; to the extent that it forgets the windrows of corpses at Shiloh, the odor of death in the Wilderness, the walking skeletons of Andersonville, 623,000 dead all told, not to mention the interminable list of those crippled, orphaned, and widowed whose pensions became the single largest bill paid by the federal government for the following half - century; to the extent that it ignores how the war cost the United States $ 6.6 billion, rocketed the national debt from $ 65 million to $ 2.7 billion, retarded commodity growth for the next thirty years, and devalued its currency — then the call for reparations opens itself up to a charge of willful forgetfulness so massive that resentment, anger, and bitterness, rather than justice, will (I fear) be its real legacy.

Edward Walsh, the former politically powerful Suffolk County Conservative Party leader, was sentenced to 2 years in prison following his conviction on federal charges of wire fraud and theft of government services.

Edward Walsh, the former politically powerful Suffolk County Conservative Party leader, was sentenced Tuesday to 2 years in prison following his conviction on federal charges of wire fraud and theft of government services for pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Suffolk sheriff's department while golfing, gambling and politicking on county time.

The beleaguered head of SUNY Polytechnic Institute has formally resigned from his post after being placed on leave without pay following criminal charges from state and federal officials.

Cuomo has been talking about reforming economic development contract awards in his administration, following federal criminal charges against nine people — one a former top aide — on bribery and bid - rigging charges in connection with the Buffalo Billion and other projects.

The beleaguered head of SUNY's Polytechnic Institute, Alain Kaloyeros, formally resigned from his post today, after being placed on leave without pay following criminal charges from state and federal officials.

Democrats walked out of the Senate in protest yesterday after Republicans blocked their effort to oust the majority leader, Dean Skelos, following his arrest on federal corruption charges.

Saladino was appointed supervisor on Jan. 31 following the resignation of John Venditto, who was among those indicted and was also indicted last year on federal corruption charges, and is running for the seat in the November election.

Democrats say a Martins congressional candidacy could create concerns among GOP officials who are trying to hang onto a narrow State Senate majority, following the conviction of former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R - Rockville Centre) on federal corruption charges.

The Daily News reports that Silver has agreed to step down as speaker of New York's State Assembly, a position he's held since 1994, following his arrest last week on federal corruption charges.

Following being indicted on federal corruption charges, Sen. Robert Menendez (D - N.J.) says he is confident he will be «vindicated.»

Sheldon Silver is a lawyer, Democratic politician, and former Speaker of the New York State Assembly, an office he held from 1994 until February of 2015, when he submitted his resignation following his arrest on federal corruption charges.

Ulrich did not provide details of what he will be announcing, but stressed that the timing of the announcement was not related to Thursday's announcement from state and federal prosecutors who said they would not pursue charges against de Blasio or his aides following a months long investigation into the mayor's fundraising practices.

MANHATTAN — Federal prosecutors will have a difficult task indicting NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo on civil rights charges following the death of Eric Garner, legal experts say.

Silver's resignation following his arrest last month on federal corruption charges took effect one minute before midnight on Monday.

ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork / AP)-- Democrats in the New York state Senate failed Wednesday in a largely symbolic attempt to oust the chamber's Republican leader, following his arrest on federal corruption charges.

The Brooklyn assemblyman, a Democrat and self - identified Black Panther, is contemplating a bid to replace former State Senator John Sampson, who was forced from office following a conviction on federal corruption charges last week.

Skelos, 67, was forced to leave office following his and his son's conviction on federal corruption charges on Dec. 11.

The Manhattan Democrat resigned at 11:59 p.m. Monday following his arrest on federal corruption charges.

Its creation also followed federal bribery and embezzlement charges filed against several state lawmakers.

Following his conviction on bribery, extortion and conspiracy charges in December, federal prosecutors asked a Judge Kimba Wood to fine the disgraced pol $ 500,000.

Nassau County Republicans who are on the ballot this Election Day are calling on County Executive Ed Mangano and Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto to immediately resign following their indictments on federal corruption charges.

Lawmakers called on Silver to resign or step aside following his arrest last Thursday on federal corruption and fraud charges.

Following his conviction on federal corruption charges, former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos apparently will qualify for a public pension of up to $ 95,590 a year.

Federal prosecutors asked a judge to sentence former state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos to at least 12 years in prison, following his conviction on eight counts of public corruption charges, and asked that Skelos» son, Adam, be sentenced to more than 10 years.

The 11th Congressional District has been without a representative in Washington since Mr. Grimm was forced out of his seat following a guilty plea to a federal tax evasion charge.

The Governor made Ethics reform his top priority following the latest arrest of yet another powerful state lawmaker, former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, who is currently facing Federal Corruption charges.

Meanwhile, former Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno waits for sentencing following his conviction on federal corruption charges.

Dean Skelos, the once mighty Senate Republican who was addressed by colleagues as «Leader» before his political career collapsed last year, was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison following his conviction on federal corruption charges.

The Manhattan Democrat was forced to resign the powerful post he's held for more than two decades after his members told him this past Monday they've lost faith in his ability to lead following his arrest on five federal corruption charges.

Senate Democratic Conference spokesman Austin Shafran released the following statement in the wake of Sen. Carl Kruger's decision to turn himself in this morning to face federal corruption charges:

Both were arrested the following year on federal corruption charges and convicted in separate trials.

Kearns comments follow word that Silver will step down as Speaker on Monday as he faces federal corruption charges.

Tensions between upstate and downstate Republicans boiled over during a leadership fight last year after previous Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos gave up his leadership post following his arrested - and subsequent conviction on federal corruption charges.

That followed federal bribery and embezzlement charges filed against several state lawmakers.

«It will be recalled that following relentless media attack on my person by the EFCC acting in concert with some powerful families with known ties to the government which culminated in the filing of phantom money laundering and corruption charges against me, I made spirited efforts to engage with relevant officials of government including the EFCC, the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and the Presidency to furnish them with all the information in respect of the OPL 245 Settlement Agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria and Malabu Oil & Gas Limited which was brokered by the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR.

Libous, the No. 2 Republican in the state's Senate, also faces trial in 2015 following an indictment in July on federal charges of lying to federal agents, the Times reported.

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Skelos stepped down in May 2015 following his arrest on federal corruption charges.

It charges the board also did not follow federal rules which said there had to be a public comment period two weeks prior to the board's vote.

Bruno, an 83 - year - old Republican from Rennselaer County, was convicted of theft of honest services charges, but that was later overturned by a federal court following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the charge.

A defense attorney for Percoco found Howe had disputed a credit charge at a hotel he had stayed at, potentially violating an agreement not to break that law following his plea deal with federal prosecutors.

Federal prosecutors asked a judge on Monday to sentence former state Senate majority leader Dean Skelos to at least 12 years in prison, following his conviction in February on eight counts of public corruption charges, and asked that Skelos» son, Adam, be sentenced to more than 10 years.

ALBANY — State Senator John Bonacic, a Republican from the Hudson Valley, became the first member of his conference to call on Majority Leader Dean Skelos to resign from his leadership post, following Skelos» arrest on federal corruption charges on Monday.