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NJ Pol Sentenced in Corruption Probe

The ongoing corruption investigation that was partially responsible for the demise of John Corzine, has claimed another victim.  Guy Catrillo, a former city planning aide in Jersey City, was sentenced to 18 months.  He pleaded guilty in September to accepting $15,000 in bribes regarding a construction project.  In exchange for the money, he promised to assist Solomon Dwek (the Federal Informant) in getting permits.

From the NJO article,

Catrillo, a former member of Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy’s constituents services bureau, admitted taking $15,000. In exchange, he promised to help the informant secure building approvals. A state board will determine whether Catrillo, who has worked for Jersey City since 2005, will forfeit his pension as a result of the crime.

The informant, a failed developer named Solomon Dwek, spent more than two years recording conversations, leading to charges against scores of people, including three mayors, two state legislators, political operatives and five rabbis from communities in Deal and Brooklyn. Eleven people have pleaded guilty in case, and the first trial is scheduled to begin Monday. The defendant, Jersey City Deputy Mayor Leona Beldini, is accused of taking $20,000 in illicit campaign contributions on behalf of Healy. The mayor has not been charged.

There will likely be more to come, stay tuned.




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