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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. New Jersey Democrat Corruption Scandal
2. Political Payback Arrests in New Jersey
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, with the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), announced the filing of criminal charges against two South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) Board of Commissioners members. Christopher Milam, Vice Chairman, and Bryan Bush, Board Commissioner, are accused of second-degree official misconduct, conspiracy, and perjury. The charges stem from an alleged scheme to obstruct payments to a civil engineering firm in political retaliation. The OPIA’s investigation uncovered that the defendants conspired to withhold payments, casting votes to block the authority from fulfilling its financial obligations. This misuse of power for political retribution is condemned by Attorney General Platkin and OPIA Executive Director Drew Skinner.
1. New Jersey Democratic Officials Arrested for Political Corruption
2. NJ Democrats Charged in Payback Scandal Arrest
Two South Jersey Transportation Authority Board Members Face Criminal Charges
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, in collaboration with the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), has recently announced the filing of criminal charges against two members of the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) Board of Commissioners. The accused individuals, Vice Chairman Christopher Milam, 45, and Board Commissioner Bryan Bush, 52, both residents of Sewell, New Jersey, are facing charges that include second-degree official misconduct, conspiracy to commit official misconduct, and third-degree perjury.
Allegations of Collusion and Retaliation
According to the OPIA Corruption Bureau’s ongoing investigation, Milam and Bush are accused of colluding to obstruct payments to a civil engineering firm. This alleged act of obstruction was reportedly in political retaliation related to a dispute between a South Jersey Democratic Party leader and a Mercer County Commissioner.
The investigation revealed that Milam and Bush conspired to prevent the payment for services already rendered by the engineering firm by casting votes during three SJTA Board meetings in 2023. These actions allegedly had no legitimate grounds and were driven by political motives.
Commitment to Accountability
Attorney General Platkin emphasized the importance of holding powerful figures accountable for their actions, stating that the misuse of position for political retribution will not be tolerated. Drew Skinner, Executive Director of OPIA, highlighted the violation of public trust represented by the actions of Milam and Bush, noting their alleged attempts to fabricate reasons for their decisions during grand jury testimony.
Further investigation findings indicate that the votes cast by Milam and Bush prevented the board from achieving the necessary majority for approval, resulting in unpaid invoices for the engineering firm. Evidence suggests that the political motives behind these actions were connected to a text message from Milam to Bush, expressing a retaliatory intent against the Mercer County Commissioner who defied party directives.
Conclusion
As the case progresses, it remains to be seen how the legal proceedings will unfold for Milam and Bush. The charges against them serve as a reminder of the importance of upholding integrity and trust in public office, and the consequences that can arise from actions driven by political motivations.
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