The New Jersey "Bridgegate" scandal has led to criminal convictions in United States Federal District Court; former public officials must now serve prison time:
http://edition.cnn.com/2017/03/29/us/bridgegate-sentencing
US Department of Justice, US Attorney's Office, District of NJ
One key takeaway to note: CNN quotes US District Judge Susan Wigenton: (likely foreshadowing corruption among our present public servants):
"When dealing with public corruption,
only imprisonment can effectively promote general deterrence."
http://edition.cnn.com/2017/03/29/us/bridgegate-sentencing
US Department of Justice, US Attorney's Office, District of NJ
One key takeaway to note: CNN quotes US District Judge Susan Wigenton: (likely foreshadowing corruption among our present public servants):
"When dealing with public corruption,
only imprisonment can effectively promote general deterrence."
