April 28, 2016

Appeals court upholds conviction of ex-NYC councilman

NEW YORK (AP) - A New York City councilman's bribery and fraud conviction and 10-year prison term was upheld Thursday by an appeals court that rejected various arguments, including that the First Amendment protects some bribes.

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan rejected claims by Daniel Halloran ...

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