Tyran Marshall Gets 12 Months for Laundering Bribery Money

U.S. District Judge Matthew W. McFarland handed down the sentence in a Cincinnati courtroom today, capping off a case that exposed a web of bribery and corruption that spanned the city.

Tyran Marshall, 38, of Cincinnati, was found guilty of money laundering charges stemming from his role as a middleman in a bribery scheme orchestrated by former city councilman Jeffrey Pastor.

According to court documents, Marshall conspired with Pastor to accept and launder bribe money through a non-profit entity he created. The scheme involved Pastor accepting a $15,000 cash bribe in exchange for his official action on development projects in the city.

In September 2018, Marshall and Pastor flew to Miami, Florida, to meet with investors regarding a real estate development project. During the trip, Pastor explained that he would ensure favorable action on behalf of the city and could receive money through Marshall’s non-profit entity, which had been incorporated just two weeks prior.

Marshall also participated in soliciting corrupt base salaries of $200,000 per person for himself and Pastor to continue working with the investors. Their solicitations were rejected, but Marshall continued to accept bribe money through his non-profit entity.

The case was investigated by the FBI’s Cincinnati Division, with assistance from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio. U.S. Attorney Kenneth L. Parker and FBI Special Agent in Charge Elena Iatarola announced the sentence, which was recommended by Deputy Criminal Chief Emily N. Glatfelter and Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew C. Singer.

Marshall’s sentence comes on the heels of Pastor’s own sentencing, who was handed down 24 months in prison for his role in the bribery scheme. Pastor accepted a $15,000 cash bribe in exchange for his official action on development projects in the city.