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Business Partner of Former Cincinnati Councilman Sentenced to Prison for Role in Bribery Schemes
A former business partner of a former Cincinnati city councilman has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for serving as a middleman in bribery schemes.
Tyran Marshall, 38, of Cincinnati, was sentenced in federal court for his role in coordinating bribery payments and ‘sanitizing’ money through a non-profit he created.
According to court documents, Marshall conspired with then-councilmember Jeffrey Pastor, 40, of Cincinnati, to accept a $15,000 cash bribe in return for his official action to advance development projects in the city.
The bribery scheme unfolded in September 2018, when Marshall and Pastor flew to Miami, Florida, on a private plane to meet with investors regarding a real estate development project. Pastor explained he would ensure favorable action on behalf of the city for the project and could receive money through Marshall’s non-profit entity.
Marshall accepted a check made out to his non-profit entity, knowing it was in exchange for bribery, and solicited payment from an individual on more than one occasion. He also participated in soliciting corrupt base salaries of $200,000 per person for him and Pastor to continue working with the investors.
Marshall and Pastor were indicted by a federal grand jury in November 2020. Pastor pleaded guilty to honest services wire fraud and was sentenced in December 2023 to 24 months in prison.
U.S. District Judge Matthew W. McFarland imposed the sentence on Marshall. The case was prosecuted by Deputy Criminal Chief Emily N. Glatfelter and Assistant United States Attorney Matthew C. Singer, with the assistance of the FBI’s Cincinnati Division.
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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