The government's key witness in its bribery case against a former top aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo says
he participated in bribery schemes with his longtime friend.
Councilman Dan Halloran (R - Whitestone) and Queens Republican Party Vice Chairman Vince Tabone were both charged with
participating in a bribery scheme to get state Sen. Malcolm Smith (D - Hollis) on the GOP mayoral -LSB-...]
Percoco, the governor's confidant, ex-campaign manager and sometimes political enforcer, is accused of
participating in bribery schemes that effectively rigged development contracts with Cuomo campaign donors.
Represented an attorney alleged to have
participated in a bribery scheme related to a potential judicial appointment, resulting in no charges.
Not exact matches
Dropped By federal prosecutors,
bribery charges against Harvey McDougle Jr., the Toledo running back accused last month of
participating in a point - shaving
scheme.
Mr. Ulrich further said he was shocked that his colleague, Republican Councilman Dan Halloran, was charged with
participating in an alleged
bribery scheme to land Democratic State Sen. Malcolm Smith
in the Republican primary, but was not surprised Vince Tabone, the executive vice president of the Queens GOP, was arrested as well.
Percoco, Cuomo's former closest aide who has been described as being like a «brother» to the governor, was found guilty of
participating in two
bribery schemes, where he netted $ 300,000.
NEW YORK — A former government and campaign adviser to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo testified Monday he
participated in an alleged
bribery scheme with one of Cuomo's closest associates to help his private sector clients get favorable attention
in the governor's administration.
More specifically, disgraced lobbyist Todd Howe, who has already pled guilty to crimes that include
bribery and tax evasion, is expected to attest to his involvement
in every alleged
scheme, and two COR Development executives are alleged to have
participated in both the Percoco - and Buffalo Billion - related
schemes.
Percoco, Cuomo's former closest aide who has been described as being like a «brother» to the governor, was found guilty of
participating in two
bribery schemes, where he netted nearly $ 300,000.
Oil giants Shell and Eni knowingly
participated in a vast
bribery scheme for one of Africa's most valuable oil blocks which deprived Nigeria and its people of $ 1.1 billion, an exposé by Global Witness and Finance Uncovered reveals today.