Coverage dated April 11, 2022

NY Lt Gov Benjamin arrested in campaign donation scheme

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, whose seven months in that role has been overshadowed by probes into a previous campaign, was arrested Tuesday in a federal corruption investigation.

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  1. Breitbart News

    NY Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin Arrested in Bribery Conspiracy Indictment (opens Breitbart News)

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    New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin was arrested Tuesday on a federal bribery conspiracy indictment, according to ABC News 7.

  2. The Washington Free Beacon

    Top NY Dem Arrested in Campaign Finance Scheme (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    New York lieutenant governor Brian Benjamin (D.) was arrested Tuesday for his part in an alleged scheme to funnel illegal contributions to his failed campaign for New York City comptroller.

  3. Breitbart News

    Democrat NY Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin Arrested in Bribery Conspiracy Indictment (opens Breitbart News)

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    Democrat New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin was arrested Tuesday on a federal bribery conspiracy indictment, according to ABC News 7.

  4. FOX 35 Orlando

    New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin arrested in campaign donation scheme (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin was arrested Tuesday on charges of bribery, honest services wire fraud and falsification of records.

  5. WTOP Washington DC

    NY Lt Gov Benjamin arrested in campaign donation scheme (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, whose seven months in that role has been overshadowed by probes into a previous campaign, was arrested Tuesday in a federal corruption investigation.

  6. Post Star

    NY lieutenant governor arrested in campaign donation scheme (opens Post Star)

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    New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin has been arrested in a federal corruption investigation. Authorities said the Democrat was arrested Tuesday on charges including bribery and falsification of records. Benjamin,

  7. East Idaho News

    NY lieutenant governor arrested, linked to bribery scheme (opens East Idaho News)

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    (CNN) — New York Democratic Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin was arrested and indicted on charges in connection with his alleged participation in a scheme to obtain campaign contributions in exchange for securing a state grant, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday.

  8. Black Enterprise

    New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin Arrested on Campaign Finance Charges (opens Black Enterprise)

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    New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin was arrested Tuesday morning on charges related to a campaign finance fraud investigation.

  9. Gothamist

    NY Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin arrested for alleged bribery scheme (opens Gothamist)

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    The U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed Benjamin surrendered to authorities.

  10. NBC News

    New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin arrested on campaign finance fraud charges, sources say (opens NBC News)

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    Manhattan federal prosecutors and the FBI were investigating whether Benjamin knowingly engaged in a campaign finance fraud scheme.

  11. CBS News

    New York Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin indicted on bribery charges (opens CBS News)

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    Benjamin​ surrendered to federal authorities Tuesday morning after being indicted on bribery charges.

  12. CBS News

    Brian Benjamin, New York lieutenant governor, indicted in campaign finance scheme (opens CBS News)

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    He faces five counts, including bribery, wire fraud and falsification of records.

  13. KRDO

    NY lieutenant governor arrested and indicted in alleged bribery scheme (opens KRDO)

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    By Sonia Moghe and Gregory Krieg, CNN New York Democratic Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin was arrested and indicted on charges in connection with his alleged participation in a scheme to obtain campaign contributions in exchange for securing a state grant, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday.

  14. Boston

    New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin arrested in alleged campaign finance scheme (opens Boston)

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    The legal turmoil casts Benjamin’s political future in question, and complicates this year’s election for him and Hochul.

  15. Washington Examiner

    New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin arrested in illicit campaign scheme (opens Washington Examiner)

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    New York's No. 2, Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, has reportedly surrendered to authorities on charges of a federal bribery conspiracy related to his prior unsuccessful city comptroller campaign, throwing his political future into question during an election year.

  16. PBS NewsHour

    New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin arrested in federal corruption investigation (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin has been arrested in a federal corruption investigation. The U.S. Attorney's office said Benjamin was arrested Tuesday on charges of bribery, honest services wire fraud and falsification of records.

  17. WNYT Albany

    Lt. Gov. Benjamin arrested; due in federal court (opens WNYT Albany)

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    Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin has been arrested on campaign finance fraud-related charges, according to a report from WNBC. He’s expected to appear in Manhattan federal court later today.

  18. BizPac Review

    NY Democrat Lt Governor arrested in federal probe of campaign donation scheme, faces multiple charges (opens BizPac Review)

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    New York Democratic Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin has been arrested on bribery and campaign donations fraud. Corruption in the state is rampant.

  19. WNYT Albany

    NY Lt. Gov. Benjamin arrested in campaign donation scheme (opens WNYT Albany)

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    Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin has been arrested in a federal corruption investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s office said Benjamin was arrested Tuesday on charges of bribery, honest services wire fraud and falsification of records.

  20. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    NY lieutenant governor indicted in alleged bribery scheme (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    (CNN) — New York Democratic Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin has been indicted […]

  21. Fox News

    NY lieutenant governor arrested on bribery charges (opens Fox News)

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    New York Lieutenant Gov. Brian Benjamin was indicted for alleged bribery and other offenses, as part of what federal prosecutors say was a "scheme" to get campaign contributions in exchange for a $50,000 state grant.

  22. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    NY lieutenant governor indicted on multiple charges (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Sonia Moghe, CNN New York Democratic Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin has been indicted on charges including bribery and related offenses in connection with his alleged participation in a scheme to obtain campaign contributions in exchange for securing a state grant, according to an indictment unsealed Tu…

  23. NBC New York

    NY Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin Arrested in Campaign Finance Fraud Case: Sources (opens NBC New York)

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    New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin has surrendered to authorities to face campaign finance fraud-related charges in connection with a past campaign, two people familiar with the matter said Tuesday. Benjamin is expected to appear in Manhattan federal court later Tuesday. Gov.

  24. RedState

    New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin Arrested on Federal Bribery Charge (opens RedState)

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    Benjamin was appointed to the Lt. Governor position by Governor Kathy Hochul, after she replaced Andrew Cuomo following his resignation.

  25. The Buffalo News

    Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin arrested in campaign donation scheme (opens The Buffalo News)

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    The Buffalo News's feed description

    The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Benjamin was arrested on charges of bribery, honest services wire fraud and falsification of records.

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