Former FDNY Chief Pleads Guilty to $200K Bribery Scheme, Faces Up to 5 Years

Oct 8, 2024, 03:46 PM

A former high-ranking FDNY official has pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges related to a $200,000 bribery scheme. The ex-chief, who was indicted on bribery and corruption charges, admitted to accepting thousands of dollars in exchange for expedited safety checks. This plea, entered on Tuesday morning before a Manhattan federal judge, comes amid broader investigations and shakeups at New York City Hall. The former official now faces up to five years in prison.