Tuesday, May 19, 2026

government ethics

Stanley Simon: Political Career and Racketeering Charges

The 10th Bronx Borough President's reputation was tarnished by a political scandal. In 1987, Stanley Simon was convicted on federal racketeering charges. His story...

Sheldon Silver: Political Career and Corruption Charges

Sheldon Silver's long list of accomplishments was ultimately overshadowed by a corruption scandal in 2015. It was revealed that the politician had been using...
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