Judge Upholds Bruno Indictment
A federal judge has upheld a criminal indictment accusing former New York Senator Majority Leader Joe Bruno of corruption while he was in office.
Among other accusations, the indictment alleges that Bruno used his position to steer contracts and grants toward businesses that paid him at least $3-million from 1993 through 2006.
Bruno retired from the Legislature in July 2008.
His trial is scheduled to start November 2. He maintains his innocence.
Among other accusations, the indictment alleges that Bruno used his position to steer contracts and grants toward businesses that paid him at least $3-million from 1993 through 2006.
Bruno retired from the Legislature in July 2008.
His trial is scheduled to start November 2. He maintains his innocence.
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