Gordon Convicted
April 8th, 2008
The Daily Politics is reporting that Diane Gordon has been convicted of a felony charge and will have to immediately vacate her Assembly seat.
Gordon had been on trial for bribery — a charge that stemmed from a city Department of Investigation inquiry.
Now, Gov. David Paterson will have the option of calling a special election since the legislature is in session. Because the entire state Assembly and Senate are up for re-election this November, he can hold off and let the voters decide then.
So far (our new feature is already coming in handy) Councilmember Charles Barron has expressed interested in running for her seat.
Just now, he declined to comment specifically on his political intentions, saying he would announce his intentions in the coming days. “This is a sad day for East New York,” said Barron. “I feel for her family, and I feel for her.”
By Courtney Gross on April 8, 2008, 5:08 pmIn category: Gotham City | No Comments »

