Law Offices of
Susan G. Kellman
mercy bears richer
fruits than strict justice
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Abraham Lincoln
United States v. Carr
Brooklyn Assemblyman William Boyland Jr.'s arrest shines light on corruption in carnival industry
Greg B. Smith | December 3, 2011 | NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
The FBI in August quietly accused a carnival company owner of attempting to bribe a New York official for help in operating his traveling amusement park in the city. The charges against Lawrence Carr drew little attention, but they were the opening act of an investigation into whether politicians have exploited the rides and games that set up in parking lots and parks for corrupt prizes...more
Carnival's honcho bribed Hiram: feds
MITCHEL MADDUX | August 22, 2011 | NEW YORK POST
An amusement company has been charged with participating in a pay-to-play game by bribing disgraced former state Sen. Hiram Monserrate for help in getting permits to run carnivals, sources told The Post...more