Bribery and Extortion Scheme Exposed: Philadelphia DA Indicted
Philadelphia, PA – In a stunning turn of events, Philadelphia District Attorney Rufus Seth Williams, 50, has been indicted on 23 counts of bribery, extortion, and honest services wire fraud.
According to the indictment, Williams accepted tens of thousands of dollars in bribes from two business owners in exchange for performing official acts, including helping with security screenings when the business owners returned from foreign travel.
The indictment also alleges that Williams defrauded a nursing home and family friends of money earmarked for a family member’s care.
The investigation, led by the FBI, IRS, and ICE, uncovered a stream of bribes from 2010 to 2015, including a $6,381 all-inclusive vacation to Punta Cana, a custom sofa worth $3,212, and a pre-owned 1997 Jaguar worth an estimated value.
“The indictment alleges that as District Attorney, Mr. Williams compromised himself and his elected office by standing ready to help those who were willing to pay him with money, trips, and cars,” said Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick.
Williams will be arraigned in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia on a date to be determined.
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Key Facts
- State: New Jersey
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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