Rochester, New York, Mayor Indicted On Campaign Finance Charges

Rochester, New York, Mayor Indicted On Campaign Finance Charges

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The video discusses felony campaign finance charges against Democratic Mayor Lovely Warren, accused of evading contribution limits during her 2017 reelection campaign. If convicted, she faces removal from office, jail time, and loss of her law license and pension. The indictment coincides with protests over Daniel Prude's death in Rochester, which led to the police chief's resignation and calls for Warren to step down.

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What are the charges against Mayor Lovely Warren related to?

Bribery

Felony campaign finance violations

Tax evasion

Embezzlement

2.

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What did the State Board of Elections find in their investigation?

No evidence of wrongdoing

Evidence of tax fraud

Considerable evidence of potential crimes

Evidence of bribery

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What could happen to Mayor Warren if she is convicted?

She could be given a warning

She could be promoted

She could be removed from office

She could receive a fine

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What event sparked protests in Rochester?

The death of Daniel Prude

A natural disaster

A new law being passed

A political rally

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What was the reaction of city officials to the footage of Daniel Prude's death?

They held a press conference

They tried to stop it from being released

They ignored it

They released it immediately