Feds Say Libous, GOP Powerhouse, Lied to FBI
Tuesday, July 01, 2014
By Robert Lewis : Reporter, WNYC News
The second highest-ranking Republican in the New York State Senate, Thomas Libous, is facing criminal charges after allegedly lying to the FBI during an investigation into political corruption.
Federal prosecutors believe Libous got his son a job at a law firm by promising to steer lucrative business to the firm. Lobbyists hoping to influence the senator then allegedly funneled money through the firm to pay for the junior Libous’ inflated salary and leased Range Rover.
The indictment, which was released Tuesday, didn’t contain any actual corruption charges. Rather, Libous was indicted for making false statements to investigators. He represents Broome, Tioga, Chenango and Delaware Counties and serves as the Senate’s deputy majority coalition leader.
His son, Matthew Libous, was also indicted and is accused of failing to report more than $280,000 in income on tax returns for 2007 through 2011.
Father and son pleaded not guilty at separate arraignments today at Federal Court in White Plains.
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