Former DEA Agent Convicted in Corruption Scandal

Joseph Bongiovanni found guilty of using his position to shield drug traffickers linked to organized crime.

Joseph Bongiovanni, a former DEA agent in Buffalo, was convicted on seven of 11 charges, including obstruction of justice and conspiracy.
Prosecutors accused Bongiovanni of accepting at least $250,000 in bribes over a decade to protect drug trafficking operations.
The case highlights ongoing corruption issues within the DEA, with Bongiovanni being one of 16 agents charged federally since 2015.
Bongiovanni's actions included tipping off criminals about investigations and revealing confidential informants' identities.
The conviction is tied to a broader investigation involving a sex-trafficking case and organized crime figures in Buffalo.