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Political Operative Gets Prison For Stealing From Bloomberg Campaign

A political operative convicted of bamboozling Mayor Michael Bloomberg out of hundreds of thousands of dollars was sentenced to prison Monday.

2011/12/19

Polital operative John Haggerty, charged with bilking New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg out of more than $1 million, leaves criminal court in New York, Tuesday, March 15, 2011. A Manhattan judge denied Haggerty's request Tuesday to have the case against him thrown out of court. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

John Haggerty Convicted Of Stealing From Bloomberg’s Campaign

John Haggerty was convicted today of cheating Mayor Michael Bloomberg out of $1.1 million, ending a case that has put a spotlight on the billionaire mayor and the inner workings of his campaigns.

2011/10/21

Jury Gets Case Of Political Consultant Accused Of Stealing From Bloomberg Campaign

Put simply, prosecutors say John Haggerty stole money from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

2011/10/19

Mayor Michael Bloomberg (credit: Getty Images)

Trial For John Haggerty, Accused Of Stealing From Bloomberg Campaign, Highlights Ballot Security

Democrats and some voting-rights advocates have long criticized ballot security as a racially charged fig leaf for challenging and intimidating an opponent’s supporters at the polls.

2011/10/02

Trial Continues For Political Operative Accused Of Stealing From Bloomberg Campaign

John Haggerty denies the allegations against him, and his lawyers are striving to raise questions about Bloomberg’s campaign finances – questions they posed Tuesday to former Deputy Mayor Kevin Sheekey.

2011/09/27

Jury Selection Begins In Bloomberg Campaign Funds Theft Trial

Jury selection got under way in the trial of a political consultant charged with stealing more than $1 million from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

2011/09/19

Judge Denies Political Operative’s Request To Have Case Thrown Out

A political operative charged with bilking New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg out of more than $1 million has lost a bid to have the case thrown out.

2011/03/15

Case Of Mayor’s Money Puts NY Party In Costly Spot

New York state’s Independence Party bills itself as blasting a straightforward new path through two-party politics, but now the state’s third-largest party is increasingly embroiled in high-stakes intrigue of its own.

2011/03/13

Man Accused Of Bilking Bloomberg Wants Case Tossed

John Haggerty’s lawyer and prosecutors were scheduled to make arguments Tuesday before a Manhattan judge. Haggerty has pleaded not guilty to grand larceny and other charges.

2011/02/08

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