Albany Times Union
Former New York Supreme Court Judge Thomas J. Spargo (above) was convicted Thursday of trying to extort lawyers with cases in his court and solicit a $10,000 bribe, the Albany Times Union reports.
The newspaper described it this way:
“Spargo kept his composure after the verdict, hugging one teary-eyed supporter and smiling in the face of a conviction that will cost him his law license and two fines of $250,000. But the bespectacled lawyer's outlook and distinguished appearance now only contrast allegations the federal government proved in less than a week: That he not-so-subtly tried to shake down personal injury lawyers for tens of thousands of dollars like a common extortionist.”
On the other hand, Spargo’s defense attorney stated:
"This is a sad outcome for someone who was a superb judge, superb lawyer and superb human being Asked why Spargo was convicted, the attorney said, "You'll have to talk to the jury about that."What do we think?
Superb lawyer and judge--perhaps, but with one tiny flaw: He is a crook. We reserve comment on the human being part.
Related:
Ex-NY Judge Convicted of Trying to Shake Down Lawyers (ABA J)
Former N.Y. Judge Convicted of Attempted Extortion and Soliciting Bribes (Law.com)
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