Percoco Surrenders



Percoco Federal Court 9-22-16Joe Percoco, once among the most powerful New York political figures, appeared in federal court today to face criminal charges stemming from a pair of alleged bribery schemes.  A longtime aide to Governor Andrew Cuomo, Percoco was one of nine men charged in connection with the alleged schemes.  Three of those defendants, Percoco, SUNY Polytechnic Institute CEO Alain Kaloyeros and Peter Galbraith Kelly, appeared in federal court in Manhattan.  The others appeared in federal court in Syracuse and Buffalo.

Percoco was visible to cameras for only a few seconds, despite a long day spent in the U.S. Attorney’s office and court.  He was wholly out of sight until 4:30, when he appeared in a courtroom.  Cameras are not permitted there, so his appearance in front of any press cameras was limited to a few second dash from the courthouse to a waiting car.  Here’s a look:

Percoco Fed Ct 9-22-16

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