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. Source: New York Times
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Hochul Chooses a Congressman Who Has Won in a Swing District
By Gotham Rex on May 4, 2022
Antonio Delgado will replace Brian Benjamin as the governor’s running mate in the upcoming Democratic primary. Source: New York Times
Brian Benjamin Won’t Be on the New York Ballot After All
By Gotham Rex on May 2, 2022
Lawmakers have passed legislation that would allow individuals who have been arrested or indicted to be removed from state ballots. Source: New York Times
Inside the Flawed Vetting Process That Led Gov. Hochul to Brian Benjamin
By Gotham Rex on April 30, 2022
An initial 63-page background check revealed two red flags in Mr. Benjamin’s past, but it failed to turn up a subpoena issued to his political campaign. Source: New York Times
Brian Benjamin’s Bribery Defense: He Got ‘No Personal Benefits’
By Gotham Rex on April 18, 2022
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. Source: New York Times
‘We Got Him’: The Manhunt for the N Train Attacker
By Gotham Rex on April 14, 2022
After a 29-hour search, the police arrested the suspect in the East Village, where he had been spotted at a McDonald’s. Source: New York Times
The Deep-Pocketed Developer Who Helped Take Down the Lieutenant Governor
By Gotham Rex on April 13, 2022
Gerald Migdol, a Harlem developer, became the linchpin in a federal investigation that led to the indictment and resignation of Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin. Source: New York Times
Lt. Gov. Benjamin Resigns Following Campaign Finance Indictment
By Gotham Rex on April 12, 2022
Brian A. Benjamin, New York’s second in command to Gov. Kathy Hochul, was charged with bribery, fraud and falsification of records while a state senator. Source: New York Times
Lt. Gov. Benjamin Arrested in Campaign Finance Scheme
By Gotham Rex on April 12, 2022
Brian A. Benjamin, New York’s No. 2 official to Gov. Kathy Hochul, was charged with bribery, fraud and falsification of records while a state senator. Source: New York Times
Lt. Gov. Benjamin Is Focus of Federal Inquiry Into Campaign Fraud
By Gotham Rex on March 27, 2022
Prosecutors are examining whether Brian Benjamin, New York’s second-highest state official, participated in a plan to boost his campaign fund with fraudulent donations. Source: New York Times
Gerald Migdol Is Charged in Campaign Finance Scheme
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2021
Gerald Migdol is accused of concealing contributions to a New York City comptroller candidate to get more public-matching funds. Source: New York Times