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politics2 years ago

Ron Hug elected as Omaha City Council member, replacing Vinny Palermo

The Omaha City Council has elected Ron Hug as the new council member for District 4, replacing Vinny Palermo, who is currently in jail. Hug, who expressed shock at being chosen, has deep roots in South Omaha and brings experience from his position on the MCC Board of Governors. He aims to rebuild public trust in the district and will be sworn in during the September 26 city council meeting. Palermo was removed from the council in August due to his involvement in a federal corruption case.

via KETV Omaha|
#corruption-case#district-4#omaha-city-council
crime2 years ago

Former Omaha City Councilmember Vinny Palermo Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Charge in Corruption Case

Former Omaha Councilman Vinny Palermo has pleaded guilty to a wire fraud charge in a corruption case involving funds from two local nonprofits. In exchange for the plea, the rest of his charges, including conspiracy to commit honest services fraud and bank fraud, would be dismissed. Palermo used his position as a councilmember to obtain grants and permits for the police athletic department nonprofit in exchange for personal benefits. The judge recommended accepting the plea deal, and if accepted, Palermo would serve a total of 21 months in prison. He would also become a convicted felon, losing certain rights. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for November 16.

via WOWT|
#corruption-case#crime#nonprofits
politics2 years ago

Omaha Councilman Vinny Palermo Detained and Faces Recall Amid Corruption Charges

Omaha City Councilman Vinny Palermo, who was indicted on nine fraud and corruption charges, is facing a recall effort led by community activist Jonathan Renteria. Palermo is accused of violating his probation, abusing his power for personal gain, and being charged with nine felony counts. Renteria has 30 days to collect 2,462 signatures, which is 35 percent of the votes cast for the position in 2021. Palermo can keep his seat until he is convicted or misses council meetings for 90 calendar days.

via The Daily Beast|
#corruption#federal-indictment#omaha-city-council
crime2 years ago

Vinny Palermo and Co-Defendants to Stay in Jail Until Federal Trial

Omaha City Council member Vinny Palermo, retired Omaha Police Captain Rich Gonzalez, and fundraiser Jack Olson will remain in federal custody until their fraud and corruption trial takes place. The three were denied pre-trial release in rulings made public Friday afternoon. They were arrested on April 21 after a grand jury indicted the men on 41 counts of fraud, conspiracy, and abusing public trust. The group is charged with planning and participating in a sweeping scheme to defraud the Latino Peace Officers' Association and the separate PACE charity sports program.

via KETV Omaha|
#corruption#crime#fraud
crime2 years ago

Omaha Councilman Vinny Palermo and Co-Defendants Ordered to Remain Detained Until Trial

Omaha Councilman Vinny Palermo, along with three other suspects, will remain detained on federal charges, including wire fraud and various financial schemes, until trial. The court stated that Palermo posed a "serious risk of obstruction or attempted obstruction of justice, and of actual or attempted intimidation of witnesses." Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert and City Council members have called for Palermo's resignation.

via WOWT|
#crime#detention#federal-charges
politics2 years ago

Legal Troubles Mount for Omaha Councilman and Former Police Captain.

A judge has postponed the detention ruling for Omaha City Councilman Vinny Palermo and two others facing federal charges until Friday. The decision will impact whether Palermo, who faces nine felony charges of wire and bank fraud, will be able to remain on the Omaha City Council or be kicked off due to extended absences while he’s in jail. Meanwhile, a recall petition process has already begun. The judge ruled that retired Omaha Police Capt. Richard “Richie” Gonzalez and Jack Olson, chief fundraiser for the Omaha chapter of the Latino Peace Officers Association, will remain locked up until she is able to read through the volumes of evidence.

via WOWT|
#detention-hearing#federal-charges#omaha-city-council
politics2 years ago

Omaha City Councilman faces legal troubles and temporary removal from VP position.

Omaha City Council member Vinny Palermo may have violated the terms of his 2019 probation and now faces the threat of more prison time. Palermo was arrested on nine federal fraud charges, and a new court filing alleges that he violated the mandatory condition of his probation by committing another federal, state, or local crime. The petition also alleges that Palermo traveled without permission from his probation officer or the court. The Omaha City Council voted unanimously to temporarily remove Palermo as vice president, and there is a petition to recall him.

via KETV Omaha|
#federal-fraud-charges#omaha-city-council#politics
politics2 years ago

Councilman Palermo Faces Legal Troubles and Calls for Removal

An active warrant has been issued for Omaha Council Vice President Vinny Palermo for violating probation after he was arrested alongside three other men, two of whom were retired Omaha Police officers. Palermo was already on probation after pleading guilty in 2019 to not filing three years of tax returns. The government alleges that Palermo violated all the terms of his probation and plans to argue why he should stay in jail until trial. U.S. District Judge Brian Buescher recused himself from further rulings on Palermo's previous case due to a potential conflict of interest.

via WOWT|
#federal-indictment#omaha-city-council#politics
politics2 years ago

Omaha City Council VP Vinny Palermo Indicted and Facing Removal

Three members of the Omaha City Council have requested a resolution removing Vinny Palermo as vice president following his indictment in a federal conspiracy to defraud taxpayers and donors to the Latino Peace Officer's Association and Omaha’s Police Athletics for Community Engagement program. If passed, the council could chart a path to remove Palermo as vice president, although his term as a councilmember representing District 4 is through 2025. Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert has also called for Palermo's resignation.

via KETV Omaha|
#federal-indictment#omaha-city-council#politics