New York Judge Convicted Of Bribe Taking

In another story that has absolutely nothing to do with the subject matter of this blog (and for which I respectfully request your indulgence), EmpireStateNews.net reports that, in Brooklyn, New York, Kings County District Attorney Charles Hynes announced yesterday the conviction of former Brooklyn trial court judge Gerald Garson on charges of Bribe Receiving in the Third Degree, and two counts of Receiving a Reward for Official Misconduct in the Second Degree.

The charges were reportedly based on a relationship the former judge had with attorney Paul Siminovsky involving buying numerous lunches, dinners and drinks in exchange for favorable treatment and lucrative court appointments; and giving "gifts" of expensive cigars and $1,000 in cash which were caught on video surveillance.

For more, see Ex-judge convicted for taking cash bribes and gifts from attorney.

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