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June 21, 2016

3 NYPD Commanders Arrested on Federal Corruption Charges
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Three New York City police commanders and a businessman have been
arrested on federal corruption charges linked to an investigation into
campaign fundraising for Mayor Bill de Blasio. Deputy Chief Michael
Harrington and Deputy Inspector James Grant were accused of taking
lavish gifts in exchange for political favors. U.S. Attorney for
Manhattan Preet Bharara said Sergeant David Villanueva was charged in a
scheme involving gun licenses.

Preet Bharara: "David Villanueva, an NYPD sergeant and a supervisor in
the licensing division, we allege, took bribes for years from Alex
Lichtenstein, a so-called expeditor, in exchange for pushing through gun
license applications. Lichtenstein charged clients who wanted gun
licenses upwards of $18,000, and he, in turn, gave Villanueva thousands
of dollars."

Topics:New York Police

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