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Former NY Assembly speaker begins prison sentence in corruption case

Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, once one of the most powerful politicians in the state, started his prison sentence Wednesday after years of fending off going behind bars.

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Aug 26, 2020, 6:12 PM

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Updated 2042 days ago

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