Ernie Newton
On the record
Pleaded guilty 2005 + 2015 federal corruption + state-campaign-finance fraud; 5-year federal + state sentences
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · fraud, campaign-finance
Background
Ernie Newton (Democrat) was Connecticut's State Senator · Senate 1986–2005 (19 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by Tom Gaffey. Press-relevant: Pleaded guilty 2005 + 2015 federal corruption + state-campaign-finance fraud; 5-year federal + state sentences. Same-year political environment (1986): Governor William O'Neill.
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Others who held this office in Connecticut
- Tom Gaffey (1999-2011)