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[Philadelphia] Councilman Mariano indicted on corruption charges
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| Contributor | Scott³ |
| Last Edited | Scott³ Oct 25, 2005 06:47pm |
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| Category | News |
| Media | Newspaper - Philadelphia Inquirer |
| News Date | Wednesday, October 26, 2005 12:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Philadelphia Inquirer article.
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"A federal grand jury in Philadelphia today indicted City Councilman Rick Mariano and five businessmen on corruption, bribery, money-laundering and tax charges.
The major charges included accusations that Mariano took bribes to help one businessman win a large tax break and that he helped another businessman buy a plot of land from the city for $100,000 when its true market value was $400,000.
Mariano, a pugnacious third-term councilman, was expected to surrender to the FBI tomorrow. He has said he intends to remain in office, but the indictment means city taxpayers will no longer pay his legal bills.
The grand jury indictment, announced by U.S. Attorney Patrick L. Meehan during an afternoon press conference, accused Mariano of participating in a conspiracy to deprive Philadelphia taxpayers of his honest services as a councilman." |
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