FDNY Chief Admits to Bribery in Fire Inspection Scandal

Brian Cordasco pleads guilty to accepting bribes to expedite building safety reviews, highlighting corruption within the FDNY.

Brian Cordasco, a former FDNY chief, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to solicit and receive bribes in a federal court.
Cordasco admitted to receiving $57,000 from a scheme that profited him and another chief, Anthony Saccavino, a total of $190,000.
The bribery involved expediting fire safety inspections for developers during a pandemic-induced backlog.
Cordasco faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $300,000 fine, with sentencing set for February 19, 2025.
Prosecutors emphasize the case as part of a broader investigation into corruption within New York City's fire safety inspection process.