bribery

New Sentence for Ex-Bloomberg Building Exec in NYC Bribery Scheme

  “In the latest episode of a crackdown by federal and local prosecutors on a $15-million bribery scheme related to major interiors work in Manhattan for Bloomberg LLP, the former director of global construction for the media giant was sentenced to 38 months in prison for evading taxes on $1.45 million in illegal payments, U.S. … [Read more…]

Federal investigation draws closer to Madigan as ComEd will pay $200 million fine in alleged bribery scheme; Pritzker says speaker ‘must resign’ if allegations true

  “A federal investigation orbiting the political operation of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan drew much closer to the powerful politician Friday, as prosecutors unveiled a criminal complaint charging ComEd in a “years-long bribery scheme” involving jobs, contracts and payments to Madigan allies. Prosecutors said the utility attempted to “influence and reward” Madigan by providing … [Read more…]