Donald Abraham Solomon, Corruption, Pennsylvania 2013

Former Police Chief Admits to Corruption

A shocking case of corruption has come to light in Pennsylvania as a former police chief has pleaded guilty to accepting cash in exchange for protecting drug deals and purchasing restricted police equipment.

Donald Abraham Solomon, 56, the former Chief of Police of East Washington Borough, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to three counts of violating the Hobbs Act in federal court.

According to the court, Solomon received payments from a purported drug dealer, who was an undercover FBI agent, to protect drug shipments and to purchase law enforcement restricted police equipment.

Solomon’s guilty plea came before United States District Judge Joy Flowers Conti, who scheduled sentencing for May 3, 2013, at 3:30 pm. The law provides for a total sentence of 60 years in prison, a fine of $750,000.00, or both.

Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based on the seriousness of the offense and the criminal history, if any, of the defendant. Pending sentencing, the court continued Solomon on bond.

Assistant United States Attorneys Robert S. Cessar and Lee J. Karl are prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Donald Abraham Solomon.

The case highlights the need for accountability and transparency in law enforcement, particularly in cases where public officials abuse their power for personal gain.

The guilty plea marks a significant victory for law enforcement and the community, and serves as a reminder that corruption will not be tolerated in any form.

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