Bribery and Fraud Charges Reinstated Against Former NY Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin

A federal appeals court reversed a previous ruling, allowing the case to proceed despite key witness's death.

A federal appeals court has reinstated bribery and fraud charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, reversing a lower court's decision.
The charges stem from Benjamin's alleged quid pro quo with a real estate developer in exchange for campaign contributions.
The case faces challenges as the primary witness, real estate developer Gerald Migdol, died in February.
Benjamin's lawyer remains confident of vindication, claiming the former Lt. Gov. engaged only in routine fundraising.
The decision may lead to further legal proceedings, with potential implications for federal fraud and bribery statutes.