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NYS Senator Charged in Superseding Indictment
Albany, NY – In a shocking turn of events, NYS Senator John Sampson, a Democrat, has been hit with a superseding indictment charging him with corruption and embezzlement. The indictment, handed down by a federal grand jury, alleges that Sampson misused campaign funds and embezzled over $400,000 in court-ordered restitution.
According to the indictment, Sampson, 54, used campaign funds to pay for personal expenses, including a down payment on a home in Brooklyn. The indictment also alleges that Sampson embezzled over $400,000 in court-ordered restitution, which was intended to benefit victims of a former associate.
The superseding indictment charges Sampson with one count of conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud, one count of honest services wire fraud, and one count of embezzlement of over $400,000. If convicted, Sampson faces up to 30 years in prison.
NYS Senator John Sampson has served in the New York State Senate since 1999, representing the 19th Senate District. He has been a strong advocate for education and healthcare reform and has been a vocal critic of corruption in state government.
The indictment is the result of a long-running investigation by the FBI and the New York State Attorney General’s Office. The investigation began in 2012, when investigators discovered that Sampson had been using campaign funds to pay for personal expenses.
Sampson’s lawyer, Robert Moeller, has denied all allegations, saying that Sampson is innocent until proven guilty. The case is scheduled to go to trial in the coming months.
The indictment has sent shockwaves through the New York State Senate, with many lawmakers calling for Sampson’s resignation. NYS Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan has stated that Sampson will be stripped of his committee assignments until the charges are resolved.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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