Erden Arkan was sentenced to a year of probation and fines for participating in a straw donor scheme, illegally aiding Eric Adams' mayoral campaign. Arkan expressed regret for his actions, which led to obtaining public funds for Adams' 2021 election. Despite facing potential prison time, the judge considered Arkan's age and clean background, emphasizing his success story as an immigrant. Legal tensions arose as the Justice Department intervened, compelling prosecutors to dismiss charges against Adams, prompting Arkan's attorney to criticize the government for undue continuing prosecution.
Arkan faced up to six months in prison under federal sentencing guidelines, but prosecutors and the federal probation officer agreed that no prison time was warranted.
Ho cited Arkan's age and otherwise clean record in imposing the sentence, telling the Turkish-born businessman that his immigrant success story exemplifies the American dream.
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