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Disgraced NY assemblyman wants to run for his old seat
Ex-con former Bronx Assemblyman Nelson Castro has been discussing running for his old seat, sources say. “He said he’s running for the Assembly and he asked for my support,” said...
Nelson Castro catches a break in court
He’s one lucky disgraced politician. Former state Assemblyman Nelson Castro on Monday caught his second legal break in two months when a Bronx Supreme Court judge granted him a conditional...
Disgraced NY assemblyman spared prison for perjury
A federal judge on Thursday cut disgraced former Bronx Assemblyman Nelson Castro a break, saying he’s sparing the politician-turned-informant from prison because of his “historic” work as a government mole...
Bronx businessman gets two years in bribe scheme
A pothead Bronx businessman who admitted bribing two former state legislators was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday — but not before a judge scolded him for trying...
NYC pol Stevenson used 'bribe' money on car: prosecutors
Indicted Assemblyman Eric Stevenson forked over $2,900 in down payments for a sweet ride -- only days after allegedly pocketing a $10,000 bribe, prosecutors revealed on Thursday. Assistant US Attorney...
Nelson Castro’s perjury undermines Bharara corruption case
In high school and college wrestling, the hold known as the “full Nelson” — where you grab your opponent from behind and secure him from his neck — is illegal...