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Posted by Good Bye Nick Sacco on July 12, 2003 at 15:40:11:
In Reply to: Former North Bergen official gets 3-year prison term posted by shoe to drop on July 11, 2003 at 19:37:02:
Convicted politician gets prison term ! Christie says North Bergen probe continues ! Former North Bergen Administrator Joseph Auriemma, who pleaded guilty last year to accepting cash payments and home improvements from a township vendor, was sentenced today to 36 months in a federal prison. U.S. District Judge Joseph A. Greenaway, Jr. also ordered Auriemma to pay North Bergen Township $33,792 in restitution - the value of the corrupt benefits he received - and a fine of $7,500. "This is a good, stiff sentence for a public official who corrupted and tainted government in North Bergen and Hudson County," said U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie. "This should stand as both a deterrent to others and set an example for those already under the microscope for corrupt activities." "The investigation into corruption in North Bergen and Hudson County is ongoing," Christie said
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