There is more than enough evidence to convict former state Senate majority leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam Skelos, on political corruption charges, a prosecutor told a federal jury Tuesday.

Southern District Assistant U.S. Attorney Rahul Mukhi said the government had done its job by proving Dean Skelos used his position in Albany to “strong-arm” three companies into steering some $300,000 to his son, violating his oath of office and breaking the law.

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