Guy Velella
Guy John Velella (September 25, 1944 – January 27, 2011) was a Republican New York State Senator from The Bronx.
A political leader, state assemblyman, and state senator for over 30 years, Velella was indicted in 2002 with 25 counts of bribery and conspiracy for allegedly accepting at least $137,000 in exchange for steering public-works contracts to the paying parties. He ultimately pleaded guilty to one count in exchange for a year in jail. As part of the plea agreement reached with the Manhattan District Attorney, Velella resigned his seat in the State Senate and his position as chairman of the Bronx County Republican Party and also gave up his law license. Velella served a total of six months (in two separate stints) of his sentence at Rikers Island.
Read more about Guy Velella: Biography, Popularity in District, Influence, Controversies and Scandals, City-wide Races, As Bronx Republican Chairman, StopGuy.com, Early Release Controversy, Additional Notoriety, Post-political Activities, Death
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