Category: Brian Benjamin

New York Changes Election Rules, Allows Hochul to Replace Embattled Running Mate

May 3, 2022
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday signed a bill clearing the path to remove embattled lieutenant governor candidate Brian Benjamin from the ballot. The new law, Senate Bill S8949, allows a person on the ballot to remove themselves if they have been arrested, charged with one or more state or federal misdemeanors or felonies,…

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New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin Resigns After Bribery Charges

April 12, 2022
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New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin resigned on Tuesday after being hit with bribery and fraud charges for allegedly directing state funds toward a real estate developer in exchange for campaign contributions. Benjamin, 45, second in command to Gov. Kathy Hochul, resigned hours after federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment and arrested him on federal bribery…

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Capitol Report (April 12): 16 Injured in NYC Subway Shooting

April 12, 2022
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A gunman shot at least 10 people Tuesday morning on a New York subway train. A manhunt is underway. President Joe Biden announced a new plan to lower gas prices, as inflation hits a fresh four-decade high. What will the new policy do, and can it fix the problem? What do the new inflation numbers really…

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New York Lt. Gov. Charged for Allegedly Engaging in Bribery Scheme

April 12, 2022
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New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin has been charged with allegedly participating in a scheme that saw the Democrat get campaign contributions in exchange for wielding his official authority to get money for a nonprofit. Benjamin “abused his authority as a New York State senator, engaging in a bribery scheme using public funds for his…

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