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Carrie Cohen

Former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver arrives at federal court. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Nov 3

Sheldon Silver’s Lawyer Spars With Assemblywoman on the Witness Stand

The first person to take the witness stand in the case against former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was one his colleagues: Assemblywoman Amy Paulin.
By Jillian Jorgensen
Former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver arrives for his trial on November 3, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Nov 3

Sheldon Silver Corruption Trial Begins With Opening Statements

Did former Sheldon Silver sell his office for kickbacks and bribes, or simply make legitimate outside income prosecutors just don't like?
By Jillian Jorgensen
New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver walks out of the Federal Courthouse with his lawyers on January 22. (Photo: Yana Paskova for Getty Images)
Nov 2

Jury Selection Begins in Sheldon Silver Corruption Trial

The criminal trial of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver began this morning with the lengthy process of finding an unbiased jury.
By Jillian Jorgensen
Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver outside federal court this morning. (Photo: Jillian Jorgensen/New York Observer)
Apr 28

Sheldon Silver Trial Date Set for November 2

By Jillian Jorgensen
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