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John Sampson
John Sampson is a former American politician who served as a Democratic member of the New York State Senate representing the 19th district from 1997 to 2015. Born on October 17, 1965, Sampson was a lawyer by profession and became involved in Brooklyn politics early in his career. During his tenure in the State Senate, Sampson held various leadership roles, including serving as the Senate Democratic Conference Leader and chairing the Judiciary Committee. He was involved in legislative efforts on issues such as criminal justice reform, education, and economic development. In 2015, John Sampson was convicted on federal corruption charges related to embezzlement and obstruction of justice. He was found guilty of trying to thwart a federal investigation into fraudulent real estate dealings. Sampson's conviction marked a significant downfall in his political career and underscored broader concerns about corruption in New York State politics.
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