Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Albany's Political "Crime Wave" A Glossary of Corruption in New York's Capital - Newzjunky

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Albany's Political "Crime Wave" - A Glossary of Corruption in New York's Capital

Senator Darrel Aubertine – ADMITTED he illegally hired his sister in violation of state Ethics law he sponsored. Penalty: $40,000 fine; ADMITTED writing letter to influence a town vote on wind power, while holding secret contracts to build turbines on land he owns.

Assemblywoman Gloria Davis (Bronx) – CONVICTED 2003, for taking bribes.

Senator Efrain Gonzalez (Bronx) – CHARGED with diverting tax dollars to buy homes, vacations and Yankees tickets.

Assemblywoman Diane Gordon (Brooklyn) – CONVICTED April 2008, for accepting bribes in exchange for votes. Penalty: Up to 10 years in prison.

Assemblyman Roger Green (Brooklyn) – CONVICTED 2004, for billing the state for transportation he received for free.

Comptroller Alan Hevesi (Queens) – CONVICTED January 2007, for stealing taxpayer funds by using state employees as a personal chauffeur for his family.

Assemblyman Brian McLaughlin (Queens) – CONVICTED March 2008, for stealing $2.2 million from Little Leagues and labor unions.

Assemblyman Clarence Norman (Brooklyn) – CONVICTED 2005, for selling judgeships in Brooklyn, stealing campaign funds and accepting illegal campaign contributions.

Secretary to the Governor Charles O'Byrne – ADMITTED he didn't pay taxes for five years.

Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio (Queens) – CHARGED with taking $500,000 in bribes from contractors doing business with the state.

Senator Guy Velella (Bronx) – CONVICTED 2004, for steering state contracts to favored