Ex-NYC School Food Chief Sentenced to 2 Years in Chicken Bribery Scandal

Eric Goldstein and three co-defendants received prison terms for accepting bribes to serve contaminated chicken in city schools.

Eric Goldstein was sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a bribery scheme involving tainted chicken served to students.
The former school food chief and his co-defendants, who ran Somma Food Group, were found guilty of bribery and conspiracy charges.
Judge Denny Chin handed down lighter sentences than recommended, citing the defendants' otherwise good character.
The tainted chicken contained bones, metal, and plastic, leading to severe health risks for students.
Goldstein's lawyer argued that his client's actions were motivated by a desire to improve school meal quality, despite the bribes.