Bribery, fraud charges dropped against former New York Lt. Governor
Federal prosecutors have dropped bribery and fraud charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin.
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Federal prosecutors have dropped bribery and fraud charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin.
New York's former lieutenant governor no longer faces federal charges of bribery and fraud.
A federal appeals court has reinstated bribery and fraud charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin.
New York's former lieutenant governor Brian Benjamin is once again facing bribery and fraud charges.
Benjamin was accused of receiving campaign contributions from a real estate developer in exchange for a $50,000 federal grant.
Former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin will now face only records falsification charges.
He replaces former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, who resigned last month after being indicted on federal bribery and fraud charges.
Delgado replaces Brian Benjamin, who was indicted on federal bribery charges.
Benjamin resigned last month after being indicted on federal bribery and conspiracy charges.
The former New York lieutenant governor is facing federal bribery and conspiracy charges.
Delgado succeeds Brian Benjamin, who resigned as lieutenant governor after being indicted on bribery charges.
It comes after former Lieutenant Gov. Brian Benjamin was indicted in a campaign finance scheme.
Democratic party sources tell CBS2 a new lieutenant governor nominee will be selected early Tuesday morning.
CBS2's Marcia Kramer has learned Gov. Kathy Hochul could pick a new running mate early Tuesday morning.
New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins confirmed the governor called her Monday night to discuss the change.
Brian Benjamin resigned as lieutenant governor after he was indicted on federal bribery and conspiracy charges.
The ad takes aim at Gov. Hochul's judgement in choosing Brian Benjamin as her running mate.
Governor will have to decide what to well before Democratic primary, says she has "a lot of people to consider."
Gov. Kathy Hochul promises to pick a new lieutenant governor after Brian Benjamin resigned amid a campaign finance fraud investigation. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer says many Democrats are encouraging the governor to recruit the running mate of one of her opponents.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday accepted the resignation of her lieutenant governor, Brian Benjamin, after he was hit with federal bribery and fraud charges. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer says the case is a huge blow to Hochul as she seeks election to a full term.
The revelation throws a giant monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's campaign for re-election.
He is expected to face bribery charges.
Latest Siena poll has the governor leading declared Democrats handily, but it's a different story if Cuomo runs.
The probe has already led to the indictment of a Harlem real estate developer who is a long time supporter. CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
