
NY lieutenant governor arrested and indicted in alleged bribery scheme
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New York Democratic Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin was arrested and indicted on charges in connection with his alleged participation in a scheme to obtain campaign contributions in exchange for securing a state grant, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday.
Damian Williams, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, condemned Benjamin at a news conference early Tuesday afternoon.
"This is a simple story of corruption," Williams said, adding later, "Taxpayer money for campaign contributions. Quid pro quo. This for that. That's bribery, plain and simple."

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