NY Lieutenant Governor Resigns , Following Bribery and Fraud Charges.<br />NPR reports New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin surrendered himself to the FBI on the morning of April 12 after being charged with bribery and wire fraud.<br />NPR reports New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin surrendered himself to the FBI on the morning of April 12 after being charged with bribery and wire fraud.<br />Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a statement, saying, "I have accepted Brian Benjamin's resignation effective immediately.".<br />While the legal process plays out, it is clear to both of us that he cannot continue to serve as Lieutenant Governor, NY Gov. Katy Hochul, via statement.<br />Benjamin faces charges of federal program bribery, honest services wire fraud, falsification of records and conspiracy to commit the aforementioned offenses. .<br />NPR reports each count he's been charged with carries a conviction <br />of 5 to 20 years in prison.<br />U.S. Attorney Damian Williams issued a statement about the charges against Benjamin.<br />This is a simple story of corruption. Taxpayer money for campaign contributions. Quid pro quo. This for that. That's bribery, plain and simple, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams , via statement.<br />My office and our partners at the FBI and DOI will continue to ensure that politicians who put themselves over the public interest will be prosecuted, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams , via statement.<br />CNN reports that even though he's stepped down, Benjamin will remain on the primary ballot as the Democratic Party's endorsed candidate
