New York – A federal prosecutor says there are no allegations of wrongdoing by Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, whose administration has been rocked by allegations that a former top aide solicited bribes.
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U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara says the extortion and conspiracy charges against Joe Percoco expose another “sordid” case of Albany corruption. Authorities say Percoco solicited bribes from companies involved in state economic development projects.
Percoco’s attorney says his client will plead not guilty.
Seven others are also charged in the case, which alleges a widespread bribery and bid-rigging scheme relating to upstate economic development initiatives.
Another former Cuomo insider, lobbyist Steve Howe, has already pleaded guilty to charges connected to the case and is cooperating with prosecutors.
After Bhrara’s unseucessful witchhunt against Shelly he knows he ain’t catching Cuomo.