Former New York Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin leaves the courthouse after his indictment in the Southern District of New York on April 12, 2022. Benjamin has been indicted on bribery and related offenses in connection with his participation in a scheme to obtain campaign contributions in exchange for securing a state grant. Photo: Ryland West/ALM Ex-NY Lieutenant Governor Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges
"This is a simple story of corruption," said U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, who said Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin repeatedly lied on a vetting form he filled out before he was appointed to the post in August. Benjamin resigned his post after charges were announced.
April 12, 2022 at 11:20 AM
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Criminal Law
Former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin was indicted on federal corruption and bribery charges Tuesday, and Gov. Kathy Hochul's office said he had submitted his resignation from the state's second-highest-ranking public office.
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