News | Justice For Joseph Bruno

Bruno conviction to be nixed
Federal prosecutors, citing a recent US Supreme Court decision, have conceded for the first time that last year's conviction of former state Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno on two felony counts must be dismissed

Hurtgen withdraws guilty pleas; 6 of 7 charges dismissed
Federal prosecutors in Chicago have dismissed six corruption-related charges against Nicholas Hurtgen, the former top Wisconsin state official and Bear Stearns director caught in the corruption investigation of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Federal court reverses one of Ex-Newark Mayor Sharpe James' corruption convictions
In a ruling published today, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals threw out James' conviction for so-called "theft of honest services" fraud.

Bruno Spokesman Criticizes Feds Publicly: FBI Visits Next Day
The FBI pays a visit to Bruno's spokesman a day after being quoted in NY Daily News

Justice Dept Notified About Possible Intimidating FBI Tactics
Attorney writes to Justice Department about possible initimidating tactics used by FBI

Motions Filed To Dismiss Charges
Defense Attorneys file motions to dismiss tainted case against Bruno.

Indictment: In Desperate Search of a Crime
The case against Senator Bruno is an "indictment in desperate search of a crime."

Defense: Prosecution Attempting to Prejudice Bruno Case
Bruno defense attorneys file motions against prosecutors

Troy Record Column: Attorney Gets It Right In Defense of Bruno
A recent letter from a New York State attorney claims the feds have no case against Joe Bruno.

Federal Judge Orders Probe Into Prosecutors
A federal judge dismisses case against Sen. Stevens and orders full probe of prosecutors misconduct

Former AG: Theft of Honest Services Statue "Notoriously Vague"
A former New Jersey Attorney General states that the theft of honest services statue is notoriously vague and prone to prosecutorial overreaching.

Prosecutorial Misconduct: Feds Drop Case Against Sen. Stevens
FBI misconduct results in the dismissal of charges against Sen. Stevens

Coffey and Jones Enlist Members For Support Group
Two of the most prominent defense attorneys in the Capital District urge others to join a growing coalition in the legal community supporting Joe Bruno.

Attorney's Letter Outlines Improper Investigation Against Bruno
Lawyer questions the federal case against Joe Bruno and claims the prosecutors "concocted a revolutionary theory of wrongdoing."

Law Professor: Feds May Have Problems in Bruno Case
A former federal attorney said he believes the case against Bruno may be at the "Outer Limits"

Lawyers Support Bruno
Respected local attorneys are forming a coalition supporting Joe Bruno, while calling the federal indictment flawed and unwinnable,

Coalition Questions Indictment
A coalition of high powered attorneys believe the indictment charging Joe Bruno is flawed and ill advised.

High Profile Attorneys Back Bruno
Well regarded area attorneys are questioning the indictment against Joe Bruno.

"Janison: Statute's elasticity sparks debate"
Decrying his felony indictment, former State Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno accused law-enforcement officials last month of "contorting a federal statute" so they'd have something to show for years spent probing him.

"Bruno Get Ready To Fight"
No governmental decision or award seems tied to Bruno's consulting business.