Posted July 5, 20204 yr ‘So incredibly sad’: Bribery charges bring disappointment to Toledo as FBI accuses four council members in scheme https://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/2020/07/so-incredibly-sad-bribery-charges-bring-disappointment-to-toledo-as-fbi-accuses-four-council-members-in-scheme.html A business owner, seeking to stave off opposition to his internet cafes, ...met City Councilman Tyrone Riley in a restaurant parking lot and handed Riley $5,000 in cash, money the FBI says was used to bribe Riley for his support. But it was hardly a smooth transaction. Some of the bills fell during the exchange, causing Riley to scramble to pick up the cash, the FBI said. Fearing a parking-lot camera might capture the deal, Riley returned the money and drove away, the agency said. The incident became public Tuesday as the FBI arrested Riley and three City Council colleagues, Yvonne Harper, Larry Sykes and Gary Johnson, on bribery charges following a two-year investigation. Toledo attorney Keith Mitchell also stands accused of helping to funnel thousands of dollars in bribes to Harper. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
July 6, 20204 yr This is similar to the recent arrest and resignation of Cincinnati councilwoman Tamaya Denard - unsophisticated and relatively small sums of cash. I can understand taking a risk for a significant amount of money - say $50k - that might get you out of a serious financial problem. But $2,000? $5,000? Just go deliver pizzas for 6 weeks.
July 21, 20204 yr Toledo mayor asks Ohio attorney general to suspend City Council members facing charges After threatening to contact Attorney General Dave Yost on Thursday, Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz did so Monday morning after the four City Council members facing bribery charges refrained from resigning. MORE: https://nbc24.com/news/local/toledo-mayor-asks-ohio-attorney-general-to-suspend-city-council-members-facing-charges
