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Corruption Charges Dismissed Against Ex-Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin
A federal judge in Manhattan ruled that prosecutors failed to demonstrate an “explicit quid pro quo” that must underpin the bribery charges against Mr. Benjamin.
Brian Benjamin’s Bribery Defense: He Got ‘No Personal Benefits’
The case against Brian Benjamin, who resigned as New York’s second-in-command last week, may hinge on whether political contributions in this case constituted a bribe.