New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, used to wielding power for more than two decades in Albany, was forced to turn himself in for arrest and appear before a federal judge Thursday on charges he made millions through bribes, kickbacks and extortion.
Southern District Magistrate Judge Frank Maas released Silver on $200,000 personal recognizance. After the brief appearance, Silver walked with his lawyers through a phalanx of media on Worth Street and headed for a waiting car.
This content has been archived. It is available through our partners, LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law.
To view this content, please continue to their sites.
Not a Lexis Subscriber?
Subscribe Now
Not a Bloomberg Law Subscriber?
Subscribe Now
LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law are third party online distributors of the broad collection of current and archived versions of ALM's legal news publications. LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law customers are able to access and use ALM's content, including content from the National Law Journal, The American Lawyer, Legaltech News, The New York Law Journal, and Corporate Counsel, as well as other sources of legal information.
For questions call 1-877-256-2472 or contact us at [email protected]
