FBI Arrests Mayor of Trenton

[robot_hell 72]

Guess that recent report about NJ having the 3rd lowest corruption wasn't quite on the mark, was it?

 

He is charged with "conspiracy to corrupt commerce by extortion".

 

Granted, what he got caught for is probably the tip of the proverbial iceberg for your typical NJ politician, or any major metro politician in general. But at least the heat is coming down where it's due for a change. Can you imagine a raid on City Hall? O_O

 

From the article:

 

"The investigation revealed evidence of a conspiracy among these defendants and others to corrupt certain functions of Trenton City government in favor of purported developer seeking to build a parking garage on city-owned property in exchange for cash payments totaling approximately $119,000," the complaint says.

The investigation has been under way for at least two years, Woodruff said.

The arrest came less than two months after agents raided the homes of Mack, his brother and a campaign supporter, then raided Trenton's City Hall the next day.

 

http://www.cnn.com/2...+Most+Recent%29

[Recon Racoon 49]

I'm glad to see the FBI getting it right and giving the shaft to someone who deserves it. Maybe they should hit Camden next.

[diamondd817 828]

Love it. Wish they would sweep the entire state clean.

[TK421 2]

Two words Sharpe James. Google the name, first hit "sharpe james corruption" no need to say any more.

[Krdshrk 3,878]

GO FBI! Keep rooting it out. Let's cleanup this state.

[Steve_G 51]

Let's hope corey booker is next!

[1563621 388]

every mayor of newark was DIRTY!!!

[SgtToadette 59]

Let's hope corey booker is next!

 

I must have missed the memo. What's wrong with Mr. Booker?

[Ray Ray 3,566]

I must have missed the memo. What's wrong with Mr. Booker?

 

I agree, he really isn't that bad.

[Steve_G 51]

No, he's not that bad, in newark. I keep hearing his name thrown around for governor or senator. I suppose he couldn't be any worse than lautenmummy but I would like to see Sweeney for gov. Lock him up for corruption, don't have to worry about him making his way to trenton.

[NJKen 23]

Anyone that has been following that tools antics should not be surprised at all. As a contractor for the City of Trenton I can say I dont understand how this didnt happen months ago.

Ken

[CMJeepster 2,780]

...I dont understand how this didnt happen months ago.

Gathering more to put him away longer...

[BigHayden 77]

Can it really be considered "cleaning up" the state if he's still allowed to serve as Trenton's mayor?

[Vlad G 345]

What is it with MAIG mayors and being unable to keep their hands out of other people's pockets?

[leahcim 680]

Can it really be considered "cleaning up" the state if he's still allowed to serve as Trenton's mayor?

He is still legally innocent. So he can continue to "serve" until he is convicted--hopefully he cannot remain mayor after a conviction involving abuse of office.

 

I would like to see a law that would allow govt employees/elected officials to continue to serve if they are arrested, but would impose much stiffer penalties if they DO NOT step down and are ultimately convicted.

[Krdshrk 3,878]

I dont understand how this didnt happen months ago.

Ken

Gathering more to put him away longer...

 

It's not what you know... it's what you can prove...

[ExpendableRaj 1]

Can it really be considered "cleaning up" the state if he's still allowed to serve as Trenton's mayor?

 

"Innocent until proven guilty" ring a bell?

[mipafox 438]

Guess that recent report about NJ having the 3rd lowest corruption wasn't quite on the mark, was it?

 

He is charged with "conspiracy to corrupt commerce by extortion".

 

Granted, what he got caught for is probably the tip of the proverbial iceberg for your typical NJ politician, or any major metro politician in general. But at least the heat is coming down where it's due for a change. Can you imagine a raid on City Hall? O_O

 

From the article:

 

"The investigation revealed evidence of a conspiracy among these defendants and others to corrupt certain functions of Trenton City government in favor of purported developer seeking to build a parking garage on city-owned property in exchange for cash payments totaling approximately $119,000," the complaint says.

The investigation has been under way for at least two years, Woodruff said.

The arrest came less than two months after agents raided the homes of Mack, his brother and a campaign supporter, then raided Trenton's City Hall the next day.

 

http://www.cnn.com/2...+Most+Recent%29

 

Let me guess. He turned down a bribe from a Chicago politician.

[siderman 1,138]

"Innocent until proven guilty" ring a bell?

 

I think we (gunowners) just aren't used to hearing that phrase.

[NJKen 23]

I am not a judgmental person but from working with various city departments and having friends that work there as well,......hes guilty. Sorry. What they busted him for is only a fraction of what hes been up to

Ken

[GRIZ 3,369]

 

He is still legally innocent. So he can continue to "serve" until he is convicted--hopefully he cannot remain mayor after a conviction involving abuse of office.

 

I would like to see a law that would allow govt employees/elected officials to continue to serve if they are arrested, but would impose much stiffer penalties if they DO NOT step down and are ultimately convicted.

 

The problem with your idea is it would create a self incrimination situation.

[Soju 153]

"Innocent until proven guilty" ring a bell?

 

It did but then the Liberty Bell cracked. I thought they stopped ringing it since?

[BigHayden 77]

"Innocent until proven guilty" ring a bell?

 

Oh, but if this douchebag was a Republican, you can bet that every Democrat in the state would be calling for him to resign.

[ExpendableRaj 1]

Oh, but if this douchebag was a Republican, you can bet that every Democrat in the state would be calling for him to resign.

 

And that would make them wrong as well.

 

Constitutional rights are not tied to partisan politics - they apply to all.

[mipafox 438]

 

 

And that would make them wrong as well.

 

Constitutional rights are not tied to partisan politics - they apply to all.

 

They apply to none except at the pleasure of the crown.

[BigHayden 77]

And that would make them wrong as well.

 

Constitutional rights are not tied to partisan politics - they apply to all.

 

If only that were true, we wouldn't have any of the unconstitutional gun laws here in the Garden State...

 

I know what you are saying, and on a fundamental level, I agree with you. But you know damn well this case will drag on for years and even under indictment that Mayor Mack will get re-elected and then he'll get to keep his pension even if he is convicted.

[NJKen 23]

Oh, but if this douchebag was a Republican, you can bet that every Democrat in the state would be calling for him to resign.

This guy is dumb enough that it crosses party lines. Anyone who is in the know of the situation wants him gone regardless of political affiliation. Unfortunately he is a puppet to Joseph Giorgianni, who I think is more guilty. It still takes 2 to tango though. We will see how it all shakes out.

 

Ken