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New York Lt. Governor Resigns Following Campaign Finance Indictment

Zero Hedge

By Tyler Durden

April 12, 2022

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s #2, Brian A. Benjamin, resigned on Tuesday as Lt. Gov. just hours after he was indicted over an alleged scheme to funnel illegal donations to his past political campaigns and then cover it up.

“While the legal process plays out, it is clear to both of us that he cannot continue to serve as lieutenant governor,” wrote Hochul in a statement. “New Yorkers deserve absolute confidence in their government, and I will continue working every day to deliver for them.”

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