Sentences with phrase «for public corruption»

More corrupt states spent less on education at all levels, public welfare, health and hospitals, areas that offer fewer opportunities for public corruption.

Skelos becomes the second of New York's most powerful political leaders in nine days to be sentenced to prison for public corruption crimes, a double - whammy that has cemented the state government's reputation as an organization plagued by corruption and prompted widespread calls for ethics reforms in Albany.

«It must be a sentence that not only punishes Dean and Adam Skelos for the insidious harm they have caused, but one that also deters other elected officials and promotes respect for the rule of law, consistent with the principles applied by virtually every federal judge imposing a sentence for public corruption crimes of this nature, magnitude, and length,» the memorandum stated.

«Nine months may be the proper and natural gestational period for a child,» he told WNYC's Brian Lehrer, but Bharara said it's not enough time for a public corruption case to «mature.»

5) Don't forget Former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell who was sentenced to two years in federal prison for public corruption in January 2015.

An appeals court tossed out that conviction, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling that changed the legal boundaries for public corruption.

On the day that former state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is scheduled to be sentenced for public corruption crimes, a new Siena College poll found 93 percent of New York voters said they believe corruption in state government is a very serious or somewhat serious problem.

When former State Comptroller Alan Hevesi was serving his jail time for public corruption, he was receiving $ 166,000 a year in pension checks.

He recalled the prosecutor being tenacious and having «zero tolerance for public corruption from the day he took office.»

Ganim is not eligible for public campaign financing because of his conviction and imprisonment for public corruption during his first mayoral stint.

Citizens Union calls the charges against Speaker Silver a «sad continuation of the persistent corruption in Albany,» and called for better ethics oversight, and tougher penalties for public corruption.

He's currently being investigated by a certain US Attorney with a hard on for public corruption cases.

John Roberts set a very favorable precedent for the former State Assembly speaker, who was sent to jail for public corruption.

But the growing list of complicated plots and shady deals can be boiled down easily: Prosecutors allege that the Dixmoor Park District has served as more of a theme park for public corruption than a place for public recreation over the last five years.

Tuesday, Silver was sentenced to 12 years in prison for public corruption charges.

Corruption has no boundaries, that is why you can't pin point it, its everywhere, anyone who calls himself a politician has the potential to be indicted for public corruption, anyone of them at anytime, it could happen to the best of them.

Horner said voters should hold Cuomo and lawmakers accountable if they don't pass new ethics reform laws in the wake of the recent convictions of former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver for public corruption crimes.

The chief of public corruption is being investigated by the federal government for public corruption.»

Grant was arrested at his home on Monday for public corruption, conspiracy and bribery charges.

As attorney general, when he was the one investigating crimes rather than running the executive branch, he sought increased powers for public corruption, pressing legislators to pass a bill granting his office broad jurisdiction and subpoena powers to pursue such cases.

Rod Blagojevich that were recorded by FBI agents investigating Blagojevich for public corruption.

Silver's initial conviction was tossed out last June after the Supreme Court redefined the standard for public corruption cases.

Leibell, as you'll recall, was elected to the Putnam County executive's office despite the fact that he was under investigation for public corruption.

Once the district attorneys indict and prosecute for public corruption, they'd be able to impose stiffer penalties.

Skelos is also facing a potentially long prison term for public corruption crimes.

In further contrast to 2013, this year, IEs in City Council races, where some primary races were highly competitive, were higher than IEs in the mayoral primary, where Mayor Bill de Blasio has been seen as a heavy favorite all along, more so since evading an indictment for public corruption in March.

As a felon who has been in the headlines for public corruption, Ganim is not politically viable statewide, Romano said.

«Nine months may be the proper and natural gestational period for a child, but in our experience it is not the amount of time necessary for a public corruption prosecution to mature.»

You should stay tuned to our cyber cases, you should stay tuned for our terrorism cases and you should also stay tuned for our public corruption cases,» Mr. Bharara replied.

Look no further than the «D» grade the state received on a risk for public corruption report card issued by the Center for Public Integrity.

Appointed to serve as Special Assistant State Attorney in Dade County for public corruption cases

An appeals court tossed out that conviction, citing a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that changed the legal boundaries for public corruption.

«We must have a zero tolerance for public corruption and we will continue to partner with law enforcement to root out fraud and protect the taxpayers.»

Some Democratic power brokers have tried to get Ganim to stand down because of felony conviction and imprisonment for public corruption.

The memorandum noted that federal sentencing guidelines purposefully set steep penalties for public corruption.

Cuomo said at a cabinet meeting earlier in the day that there are more opportunities for public corruption in the Legislature than in his branch of government.

With a recent poll showing that nearly 90 % of New Yorkers believe that unethical behavior is a serious problem in state government a month before former legislative leaders Sheldon Silver and Dean Skelos are sentenced for public corruption, the governor and legislative leaders have an obligation to New Yorkers to reach a significant agreement on ethics reform.

Ganim, who's a Democrat, served nearly seven years in federal prison for public corruption.

Silver and former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, who is to be sentenced May 12 for public corruption crimes, are both in line to receive state pensions despite their crimes.

But a day after the surprising election, Malloy appeared more conciliatory toward Ganim, who served seven years in prison for public corruption.

Government watchdog groups blasted state lawmakers for failing to pass any ethics reform laws this year even after the Legislature's top two former leaders were sentenced to prison for public corruption.

An appeals court tossed out Silver's original conviction, citing a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that changed the legal boundaries for public corruption.

NEW YORK — Former New York State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos could Thursday become the second powerful state politician in nine days sentenced to prison for public corruption.

ALBANY, N.Y. — Government watchdog groups blasted New York state lawmakers on Tuesday for failing to pass any ethics reform laws this year even after the Legislature's top two former leaders were sentenced to prison for public corruption.

MANHATTAN — A federal appeals court on Thursday overturned the 2015 conviction of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, once one of the most powerful men in Albany, for public corruption.