Politicians saddened by conviction of Sharpe James

The conviction of former Newark Mayor Sharpe James on federal corruption charges today was met by fellow politicians with disappointment and cries for reform.Continue reading

Newark City Hall reacts to ex-Mayor Sharpe James guilty verdict

At Newark City Hall, news of the guilty verdict in the corruption trial of former Mayor Sharpe James spread quickly through word of mouth and phone calls.
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U.S. Attorney Christie: Newark ex-mayor 'Sharpe James will pay'

"Justice has finally been done." Continue reading

Newark ex-mayor Sharpe James is convicted of fraud

A federal jury today convicted former Newark Mayor Sharpe James of fraud for conspiring to rig the sale of nine city lots to his mistress, who quickly resold them for hundreds of thousands of dollars in profit.Continue reading

Verdict reached in Newark ex-mayor Sharpe James trial

Jurors have reached a verdict in the federal corruption trial of former Newark Mayor Sharpe James.Continue reading

Jurors enter sixth day of deliberations in Newark ex-Mayor Sharpe James' trial

Jurors in the corruption trial of former Newark Mayor Sharpe James returned to court this morning for their sixth day of deliberations after failing to reach a verdict Tuesday.Continue reading