A Brooklyn construction magnate, Erden Arkan, was sentenced to a year of probation for his involvement in a straw donor scheme that illegally funneled contributions to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 campaign. Along with probation, Arkan was fined $9,500 and required to pay $18,000 in restitution. Judge Dale Ho noted Arkan's age and clean record while expressing hope that the incident would not define him. The case was criticized as unusual after federal prosecutors dropped charges against Adams due to political pressures from the Trump administration.
In imposing sentence, Judge Dale Ho highlighted Arkan's age and clean record, stating, "I hope that you don't let this one mistake define you."
Erden Arkan, 76, pleaded guilty to conspiracy involving straw donor schemes that supported Eric Adams' 2021 mayoral campaign, resulting in probation and fines.
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