"Massive Bribery Bust: 70 NYCHA Employees Charged in Historic Corruption Case"

Federal prosecutors in New York have charged 70 current and former employees of the nation’s largest public housing authority with bribery and extortion, alleging they pocketed over $2 million in cash payments for no-bid repair contracts. The scheme involved nearly a third of New York City’s public housing developments, and the defendants allegedly demanded a percentage of the contract value, ranging from $500 to $2,000. The New York City Housing Authority CEO condemned the actions, and the city housing authority has agreed to significant reforms in its contracting process as a result of the case.