Former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison

Former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos was sentenced to 51 months in jail yesterday on public corruption charges. His son, Adam, was sentenced to 4 years in prison. Skelos used his position to pressure companies with business before New York State to make payments to his son. Adam Skelos substantially depended on these companies for his income. Dean Skelos made representations that he would use his official position to benefit those who made the payments and punish those who did not. They obtained over $300,000 in payments from three different companies that needed legislation passed in the State Senate. Skelos stepped down from his position in 2015 after being charged.