New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin speaks throughout the 2022 New York State Democratic Conference on the Sheraton New York Instances Sq. Lodge on February 17, 2022 in New York Town.
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New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin has surrendered to government to stand marketing campaign finance fraud-related fees in reference to a previous marketing campaign, two folks accustomed to the subject stated Tuesday.
Benjamin is anticipated to seem in New york federal court docket later Tuesday. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s place of job could not instantly be reached for remark at the arrest, nor may a consultant for Benjamin.
His arrest comes after reviews that New york federal prosecutors and the FBI have been investigating whether or not Benjamin knowingly engaged in a marketing campaign finance fraud scheme. Subpoenas have been issued in reference to the investigation, two assets accustomed to the subpoenas stated on the time.
The investigators additionally regarded into whether or not Benjamin helped dole out state cash to participants and/or their initiatives as a part of the alleged fraud.
A spokesman for the U.S. legal professional and a spokesman for the FBI each prior to now declined WNBC requests for remark in regards to the investigation into Benjamin.
A spokesman for Senate Majority Chief Andrea Stewart-Cousins additionally didn’t go back requests for remark.
Benjamin was once appointed lieutenant governor by way of Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2021, in a while after dropping a number one bid for New York Town comptroller. He prior to now served because the New York State Senator for District 30, which is made up of Harlem, East Harlem (El Barrio), the Higher West Aspect, Washington Heights, Hamilton Heights and Morningside Heights.
