Former state Senator Shirley Huntley pled guilty to yet another felony charge on Wednesday, this time it was for tampering with physical evidence.
Shirley Huntley
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman accused Huntley of falsifying evidence in order to interfere with an official probe of a nonprofit company, the Parent Workshop, which the Democrat helped create.
The indictment specifically charged her of “falsifying business records, conspiracy and tampering with an investigation in a scheme to steal taxpayer money using a sham nonprofit that did not provide any services to the public whatsoever.”
And Huntley pleaded guilty back on January 30th, saying she was responsible for stealing $87,000 in grant money from yet another nonprofit.
She admitted that this money was used for personal expenditures including department store shopping sprees.
“It is unconscionable that an elected official would deliberately tamper with a law enforcement investigation into the theft of taxpayer dollars,” Mr. Schneiderman said. “Former Senator Huntley’s felony plea sends a strong message that those who abuse their positions to rip off taxpayers and tamper with investigations will be held accountable. My office’s partnership with the Comptroller is designed to combat such corruption, and we will continue to work tirelessly to protect every penny of taxpayer money during these challenging economic times.”
Schneiderman recommended 5 years probation on the charges as Huntley is already facing 18-24 months in jail.
By Patricia Adams
