Former Jersey City Mayoral Candidate Indicted on Corruption Charges

Tuesday, Oct 6, 2009  |  Updated 6:30 PM EST
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Former Jersey City Mayoral Candidate Indicted on Corruption Charges

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A former Jersey City mayoral candidate and his brother have been indicted on corruption charges.
    
Tuesday's indictment comes on the same day the president of Jersey City's municipal council temporarily stepped aside and another council member pleaded guilty to corruption.
    
Louis Manzo a former candidate for mayor, and his brother, Ronald, who acted as his political adviser, are charged with taking $27,500 in corrupt political contributions.

Louis Manzo had previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2004 to 2008. 


    
 

Copyright Associated Press / NBC New York
Posted Tuesday, Oct 6, 2009 - 6:17 PM EST
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