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« League of Women Voters hosts immigration forum | Today | Federal Hill murder case resolved after 9 years » October 12, 2007Update: Ex-House leader Martineau arraigned
PROVIDENCE -- Former House majority leader Gerard M. Martineau was formally arraigned on corruption charges today, entering a plea of not guilty that he is expected to change to guilty when his case goes to U.S. District Court. Martineau has admitted in court documents to using his power to act favorably on legislation that benefited CVS and Blue Cross. He has agreed to plead guilty. He entered the not-guilty plea this afternoon before Magistrate Judge David Martin. As part of the process, he'll make a change of plea when he comes before federal Judge Mary Lisi at a later date. Martineau plans to plead guilty to a "criminal information," avoiding the grand jury indictment process. The proceedings were over at 2:17 p.m after starting shortly after 2 p.m. Martineau spoke solemnly, answering the judge's questions, including his age and education level. The former lawmaker faced the judge with head down, his hands clasped in front of him. On the recommendation of the prosecution, the judge set Martineau's bond at $50,000 unsecured, permitting two travel requests: a business matter in Newark, N.J., and family visit in the Blackstone, Mass. area. The judge also required Martineau to maintain employment. -- By Michael McKinney, projo.com staff writer Federal prosecutors have charged him as part of a wide-ranging probe into State House corruption called "Operation Dollar Bill." Martineau is accused of selling bags to a health insurer and a pharmacy company and then using his position at the State House to benefit them. In particular, prosecutors say he worked to defeat a bill that both companies opposed. Martineau faces two counts of "honest services mail fraud." Each carries a maximum five years in prison and several hundred thousand dollars in fines. Read the full text of the charges against Martineau. Read the full text of Martineau's plea agreement. -- With Associated Press and projo.com reports Posted by Jack Perry CommentsFRANK SULLIVAN | October 12, 2007 4:58 PM link ri contiue too crack down on all corruption in the state.where did all the money go!!!!! herman | October 12, 2007 9:18 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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wHEN WILL THEY INDICT SEN Bill IRONS? IT HAS BEEN NEARLY 4 YRS SINCE hE RESIGNED.AND WILL HE STILL BE ALLOWED TO BE AN ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE EP High School Hall of fame?