Bronx Assemblyman Eric Stevenson was found guilty of federal corruption charges yesterday. A jury convicted him of accepting over $22,000 in bribes from businessmen in exchange for passing legislation barring new adult daycare centers near facilities they hoped to open. It took less than two hours for the jurors to reach their verdict. He faces a maximum sentence of 20 years on each of two counts and lesser maximums on the others. His seat is now vacant.
Other Stories We're Following
Mixed Reports On State Health Exchange (NY Times)
Make Prosecutors Reasons For Recusal Public? (Wall Street Journal)
Clash Begins Between Charter, District Schools (Daily News)
Police Critics On Bratton’s Broken Windows Push (Capital)
Medical Marijuana Bill Not Ready For Key Vote (Albany Times Union)
Council Airs Safety Ideas After High-Rise Fire (Associated Press)
FBI Arrests Fund-Raiser For Staten Island Rep. Grimm (NY Times)
