Corrupt ex-NJ mayor indicted after trying to run for office again despite a court ban: ‘That is bold’

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A former New Jersey mayor who was banned from public office after serving time for corruption has been indicted once more — this time, for breaking a court order that barred him from ever stepping …

has been indicted once more — this time, for breaking a court order that barred him from ever stepping onto the campaign trail again.

When the Paterson city clerk rejected his petition, Torres sued, according to a statement from state Attorney General Matthew Platkin.for fourth-degree criminal contempt of court as a result of his failed run. The infamously corrupt Torres pleaded guilty six years ago to a charge of conspiracy to commit official misconduct after admitting he told city workers to renovate a warehouse his daughter and nephew were leasing for their liquor distribution business,

 

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