NJ Mayor Getting Sentenced On Corruption Charges- Certain Lakewood Politicians Should Read This

3/13/2013

AP-

The former mayor of New Jersey's largest suburb is set to be sentenced on federal corruption charges.

John Bencivengo is due to appear today in U.S. District Court in Trenton.

The former Hamilton Township mayor was convicted last November on extortion, money laundering and bribery-related counts. Bencivengo resigned as mayor of the Mercer County community the day after he was convicted, and now faces several years in prison.

Federal prosecutors said Bencivengo took $12,400 in bribes from a health insurance broker between May and July 2011. In exchange, he promised to use his influence to help the broker keep a health insurance contract with the township's school district.

Bencivengo's lawyer claimed the money was a loan and that his client didn't have the ability to influence school board decisions.

7 Comments

Nice skullcap, big guy

3/13/2013 09:31:11 am

I hope to one day see white smoke rising from the chimney of California Swirls, indicating the selection of a new Deputy Mayor of Lakewood. Viva el papa Tzvi Hershele!

Cardinal Singer

3/13/2013 09:35:53 am

Harold has a better chance of being elected pope, than winning an election in Lakewood.

SHMEREL PEREL

3/15/2013 01:21:58 am

for a $12000 bribe this guy is going away.this is a drop in the bucket compared to what LANGERT steals in a week,how long should he go away for?STEVE wake up and smell the roses,quit while you're ahead.there are a lot of people who want to bury you.not just HH.

Josh

3/14/2013 10:43:05 am

Can anyone figure out why Lapsley Ln off of central I having. Sidewalks installed while the rest of the area including very busy streets aren't? Maybe an honest pol happens to live there??

Stirring the pot

3/17/2013 05:39:18 am

Unfortunately for you, your allegation has no ground to stand on. The person you are referring to live on the other side of where the new sidewalks are being installed
Do your homework next time sweety.

3/17/2013 12:36:49 pm

So I guess it's a coincidence! That its the only street within 2 miles benefitting! Interesting

Jorge

3/14/2013 12:54:59 pm

Lakewood politicians and the chevra, when you hear the bell ring or a knock on the door at 4:00AM, don't try escaping through the back door. you are covered from all sides.

NJ Mayor Getting Sentenced On Corruption Charges- Certain Lakewood Politicians Should Read This

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