Post by Logan on May 4, 2016 1:40:18 GMT -6
NEW YORK (AP) - Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's 12-year prison sentence in a $5 million corruption case sends a message that officials who abuse the public's trust will be held accountable, Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo said shortly after the sentencing.
"Justice was served," Cuomo said Tuesday.
Silver, a 72-year-old Manhattan Democrat, lowered his head and closed his eyes as U.S. Judge Valerie Caproni announced his fate.
"I hope the sentence I impose upon you will make other politicians think twice until their better angels take over - or, if there are no better angels, perhaps the fear of living out his golden years in an orange jumpsuit," said Caproni. Silver also was ordered to forfeit $5.3 million and pay a $1.75 million fine.
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"Justice was served," Cuomo said Tuesday.
Silver, a 72-year-old Manhattan Democrat, lowered his head and closed his eyes as U.S. Judge Valerie Caproni announced his fate.
"I hope the sentence I impose upon you will make other politicians think twice until their better angels take over - or, if there are no better angels, perhaps the fear of living out his golden years in an orange jumpsuit," said Caproni. Silver also was ordered to forfeit $5.3 million and pay a $1.75 million fine.
Read more: www.kitsapsun.com/news/378063351.xhtml