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Ex-fire chief in New York City pleads guilty in corruption scandal

  • A former New York City Fire Department chief pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge related to accepting $190,000 in bribes for speeding up safety inspections for customers of a former city firefighter.
  • Anthony Saccavino, who led the department’s Bureau of Fire Prevention, entered the plea in Manhattan federal court, with sentencing scheduled for May 14.
  • The plea agreement recommends that Saccavino serve five years in prison and return $57,000 in bribes he received before the scheme was uncovered.
  • Saccavino's attorney stated that his client 'made a difficult decision to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge, prioritizing his family’s well-being.
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NBC LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Monday, January 27, 2025.
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