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politics10 days ago•2 min saved

Former NM House Leader Convicted in Federal Case Tied to APS Funds

A federal jury found Sheryl Williams Stapleton, a former New Mexico House Majority Leader and APS official, guilty on all counts—including bribery, mail fraud, and money laundering—in a case centered on Albuquerque Public Schools funds paid to Robotics Management Learning Systems; prosecutors say millions were diverted and kickbacks flowed back to Stapleton via Jeff Johnson's company, including over $1 million to a restaurant she owned and a nonprofit she and Johnson ran.

via KOAT|

#albuquerque #aps #bribery

politics10 days ago•21 min saved

Ex-New Mexico House Leader Convicted on All Federal Counts

A federal jury convicted former New Mexico House Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton and co-defendant Joseph Johnson on all 31 counts, including bribery, mail fraud, money laundering and conspiracy to defraud the United States, tied to an eight-year scheme to divert state and federal education funds; sentencing is expected within about 90 days.

via Albuquerque Journal|

#bribery #federal-trial #fraud

politics18 days ago•8 min saved

Indicted Jackson County interim chief accused of bribery scheme over 2026 race

Interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota was indicted by a federal grand jury on five counts, including honest-services fraud, federal program bribery, two Travel Act violations, and making false statements, for allegedly offering government jobs to a candidate to withdraw from the 2026 county executive race; the indictment was returned July 16 and unsealed as LeVota appeared in court.

via kansascity.com|

#bribery #federal-charges #indictment

crime-and-courts1 month ago•15 min saved

Hawaii bribery indictments set in motion lengthy legal road ahead

Five people, including Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, have been indicted on bribery and related felony charges. The case will proceed with arraignments and bail decisions, followed by discovery and potential motions, then trial dates. One defendant may be extradited from the Philippines, which could delay proceedings for years. The structure of trials—whether joint or separate—and how conspiracy allegations are handled remain to be determined.

via KITV|

#arraignment #bribery #crime-and-courts

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Luke hit with 12-count bribery indictment

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke was indicted by a grand jury on 12 counts, including criminal conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery and falsifying campaign reports, in a probe tied to allegations that she accepted campaign contributions from lobbyist Tobi Solidum in exchange for helping advance a COVID-19 testing contract while she chaired the House Finance Committee in 2022. Luke took a leave of absence and ended her reelection bid; Gov. Josh Green has urged her to resign as the investigation continues, with five people indicted in the case including former Rep. Ryan Yamane.

via Politico|

#bribery #campaign-finance #hawaii

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Hawaii Lt. Gov Indicted in Bribery Conspiracy Tied to COVID-19 Testing Contract

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke was indicted on bribery and conspiracy charges tied to a 2022 scheme with lobbyist Tobi Solidum over a state COVID-19 testing contract; prosecutors say Solidum offered Luke a $35,000 bribe and discussed larger payments, and Luke admitted to two $5,000 checks while denying influence on legislation. The case is part of Attorney General Anne Lopez’s January probe linked to a federal bribery investigation and also involves other defendants, including Solidum and former Hawaii officials; Gov. Josh Green has urged Luke to resign as the matter moves forward.

via Fox News|

#bribery #conspiracy #covid-19-testing-contract

politics1 month ago•12 min saved

Hawaii’s Lt. Gov. Faces Bribery Indictments in Expanding Corruption Probe

A Hawaii grand jury indicted Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, former Rep. Ryan Yamane, and others on bribery-related charges tied to Covid testing contracts and campaign finance, alleging Luke accepted promises of up to $70,000 to influence state funding. The case expands a long-running corruption investigation that already led to prison sentences for associates; Luke is on leave and Gov. Josh Green has urged her to resign as the probe continues.

via Honolulu Civil Beat|

#bribery #corruption #hawaii

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Former Jackson Mayor Pleads Guilty in FBI-Backed Bribery Case

Former Jackson, Mississippi mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy in a federal bribery case tied to a proposed downtown convention center/hotel project after an FBI undercover operation. Prosecutors say Lumumba accepted five $10,000 checks totaling $50,000 and moved the project deadline to gain an advantage for agents posing as developers; the plea follows earlier guilty pleas by others, including ex-Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens II, with Lumumba facing up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Sentencing is pending, and co-defendant Aaron Banks is set for trial July 13.

via USA Today|

#bribery #conspiracy #federal-court

investigations1 month ago•403 min saved

Ex-NBA Players Charged in Federal Gambling Fix Probe

Former Milwaukee Bucks forward Malik Beasley and ex-NBA center Ed Davis were indicted with four others in a federal gambling probe, accused of conspiring to fix Beasley’s on-court performance in several 2024 games so co-conspirators could place fraudulent wagers; Beasley allegedly took bribes to underperform, while Davis loaned him money to cover gambling debts. The six-defendant indictment also charges wire fraud conspiracy, bribery in sporting contests and money laundering conspiracy. Davis was arrested and will be arraigned in Brooklyn, while Beasley was not in custody as of Monday, part of a broader crackdown on insider betting in the NBA.

via NBC News|

#bribery #gambling #indictment

crime1 month ago•4 min saved

Indictment Alleges Bribery and Inside-Betting Scheme Tied to NBA Games

A Brooklyn federal indictment charges six individuals, including former NBA players Malik Beasley and Edward Davis and a current NBA player agent, with wire fraud conspiracy, bribery in sporting contests, honest services wire fraud conspiracy, and money laundering conspiracy for a scheme to fix Beasley’s performance and use non-public information to place fraudulent bets, detailing three games (Jan 26, Feb 27, and Mar 10, 2024) and alleging hundreds of thousands of dollars in wagers; if convicted, defendants face up to 20 years on wire fraud and money laundering counts and up to 5 years on bribery.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#bribery #crime #money-laundering

justice1 month ago•19 min saved

Judge demands concrete justification for DOJ’s bid to drop Adani case

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. ordered prosecutors to provide a detailed justification for dropping the bribery and fraud indictment against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, delaying dismissal and setting a July deadline as the case draws international scrutiny.

via The Washington Post|

#bribery #corruption #fraud

politics2 months ago•10 min saved

Ex-Adams Aide Indicted in Migrant Shelter Bribery Scheme

Federal prosecutors indicted Frank Carone, a longtime adviser to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, and associates in a 13-count bribery and money-laundering scheme tied to emergency migrant-shelter contracts, alleging bribes funneled through Carone’s brother for steering a hotel in Long Island City to win a contract; the defendants pleaded not guilty and were released on bail as prosecutors note the contract ultimately generated over $6.8 million, highlighting ongoing investigations into Adams-era aides.

via Gothamist|

#bribery #eric-adams #frank-carone

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Adams Aide Charged in Federal Bribery Case Linked to Migrant Shelter Contract

Federal prosecutors charged Frank Carone, a chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, and three associates with accepting bribes to steer a migrants’ shelter contract to a Queens hotel. The indictment alleges bribes, wire fraud, and money laundering, including a plan to fabricate evidence to masquerade bribe payments as a loan. Carone and others pleaded not guilty and were released on bail; prosecutors say Carone totalled about $120,000 in payments tied to the contract.

via NBC New York|

#bribery #eric-adams #federal-indictment

crime2 months ago•7 min saved

Ex-NYC aide among four charged in migrant-shelter bribery scheme

A 13-count federal indictment in Brooklyn charges Anthony J. Carone, Frank V. Carone, Crystal Chen, and Yan Po Zhu with bribery, fraud, money laundering, obstruction of justice and tax fraud tied to steering a multi-million-dollar Emergency Shelter Contract for a Microtel in Queens to private interests amid New York City’s migrant surge. Prosecutors say $120,000 in bribes were funneled through a Law Firm Account to conceal payments, with tax evasion and a fabricated promissory note used to obstruct the investigation. The defendants allegedly leveraged Frank Carone’s former position as NYC chief of staff to push the contract despite DSS findings. All four were arrested and will be arraigned; each faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. The case is being prosecuted by EDNY with FBI, IRS-CI and NYC DOI involvement.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#bribery #crime #emergency-shelter-contracts

politics2 months ago•10 min saved

Adams Aide Indicted in $120K Bribery Scheme Over Migrant Shelter Contract

Federal prosecutors charged Frank Carone, Adams’ former chief of staff, his brother, a Queens hotel owner and an associate in a $120,000 bribery scheme tied to a $6.8 million migrant-shelter contract, with payments disguised as legal fees funneled through law firms; Carone is expected to plead not guilty.

via Politico|

#bribery #corruption #migrants