State Rep. Derrick Smith was arrested following a 3 month sting operation, and I don't mean the guy from the Police, by the FBI.
In exchange for the a $7,000.00 bribe, Smith allegedly agreed to write a letter of recommendation for a fictional creation of the investigators.
Smith demanded the bribe in cash, which is probably a good idea so that there is no trace, unless of course the payer is the FBI. Smith is quoted as saying " I don't want no trace of it" according to the complaint.
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Bribery Pays Off in Election Win
Illinois lawmaker Derrick Smith won a primary election tonight in a battle for a State lawmaker position despite being accused of bribery.
Just last week, an undercover FBI recording caught the Lawmaker accepting a $7,000.00 cash bribe.
Despite being arrested by the FBI last week, Smith won his election by more than a 2 to 1 margin.
Since the arrest, Smith has refused calls to resign and has refused to comment on the arrest. Maybe this is a new way to win elections: Get arrested before the election and instead of talking to everyone, refuse to comment on the arrest as if it didn't happen and crush your opponent 2 to 1.
Just last week, an undercover FBI recording caught the Lawmaker accepting a $7,000.00 cash bribe.
Despite being arrested by the FBI last week, Smith won his election by more than a 2 to 1 margin.
Since the arrest, Smith has refused calls to resign and has refused to comment on the arrest. Maybe this is a new way to win elections: Get arrested before the election and instead of talking to everyone, refuse to comment on the arrest as if it didn't happen and crush your opponent 2 to 1.
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