Long time New York Speaker of the Assembly, Sheldon Silver, reportedly is in Federal Custody resulting from Federal charges that he has received legal fees from a NYC law firm , but failed to properly disclose same.Silver a fixture in New York State politics , still lives on Grand Street. He is known for his iron-hand running of the Assembly . In legal circles it is also well-recognized that he receives a substantial salary from a powerhouse New York City personal injury law firm. He is permitted by law to draw that salary.
So what will happen to Mr. Speaker? Will he fight and beat the charges? Who will be his superstar defense counsel? Is this the end of his political career? Will he stay on as Speaker while the criminal case plays out?
Stay tuned... Certainly will be interesting to follow!!
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