Silver caught Red-handed

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sheldon Silver, one of New York state's most powerful politicians for two decades, was convicted on Monday of abusing his office to collect as much as $4 million in illegal bribes and kickbacks.

A federal jury in Manhattan found Silver, 71, guilty of all seven counts he faced, including fraud, extortion and money laundering, following a three-week trial.

The verdict caps a stunning fall for Silver, a Democrat who as speaker of the New York State Assembly enjoyed immense political influence before his arrest in January.

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Donks

[93henfan]

[Chizzang]

Here's the thing - what does it actually take to get a life long politician indicted and jailed..?
These guys are like a vermin infestation its amazing

[CID1990]

Here's the thing - what does it actually take to get a life long politician indicted and jailed..?
These guys are like a vermin infestation its amazing

Yep.

If they actually do go down it is because they are so undeniably crooked that to protect them or not prosecute would be political suicide. That's what it takes.

[ASUG8]

He's no Kwame Kilpatrick or Jesse Jackson Jr., but he's in good company.

[Baldy]

Donks being Donks.

[AZGrizFan]

Here's the thing - what does it actually take to get a life long politician indicted and jailed..?
These guys are like a vermin infestation its amazing

He must have pissed off the wrong person.