Brian A. Benjamin, former lieutenant governor of New York, must proceed to trial on federal corruption charges after the Supreme Court declined to dismiss much of the case.
The U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of Mr. Benjamin's petition to dismiss his corruption charges allows for a trial that has been delayed for two years, marking a significant development in federal prosecution.
Accusations against Mr. Benjamin include funneling state money to a real estate developer in exchange for campaign contributions, illustrating ongoing challenges in proving corruption amidst shifting legal standards.
The case underscores the Supreme Court's trend of narrowing the definition of corruption, leading to difficulties for federal prosecutors in navigating cases like Mr. Benjamin's.
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