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May 4, 2016

Former NY State Asssembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Sentenced to 12 Years
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Former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has been sentenced
to 12 years in prison after being convicted of corruption charges.
Silver served as New York Assembly speaker for over two decades and was
one of New York's most powerful politicians. He was convicted of abusing
his office to rake in more than $4 million in illegal bribes and
kickbacks.
Topics:New York

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