Brian A. Benjamin, New York’s No. 2 official to Gov. Kathy Hochul, will face a federal charge that he conspired to commit bribery while a state senator.
Tag: Ethics and Official Misconduct
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Homeland Security Watchdog Omitted Damaging Findings From Reports
The findings were removed from inspector general investigations of domestic violence and sexual misconduct committed by officers in the department’s law enforcement agencies.
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New York State Supreme Court Judge Dies by Suicide
John Michalski, a respected trial court judge, had come under scrutiny amid a federal prosecution of a former client. He denied any impropriety.
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Cuomo Sues Ethics Panel to Block It From Seizing Book Profits
The lawsuit is the latest example of Andrew Cuomo’s aggressive stance as he returns to public life seven months after resigning as New Yorks governor.
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Jonathan Vance Pleads Guilty to Obstruction of Justice
The investigation that led to charges against Jonathan Vance, a former chief of Canada’s defense staff, has also ensnared other current and former Canadian military commanders.