Trial Begins for Prominent New York Lawmaker Accused of Lying to FBI
State Sen. Thomas W. Libous
By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
The trial for a prominent New York lawmaker accused of lying repeatedly to the FBI began this week.
Jurors heard opening statements Tuesday in the case of Sen. Thomas Libous of Binghamton, the deputy majority leader, the Associated Press reports.
Libous is accused of lying to the FBI about arranging a $150,000-a-year job for his son.
The defense said the prosecution’s key witness is “morally bankrupt.”
The trial continues in federal court in White Plains today.
Posted: 7/15/15 at 8:39 AM under News Story.
Tags: FBI, lawmaker, nepotism, New York, Senate, state
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