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Video: Hoboken Third Ward Councilman Michael Russo meeting with FBI informant Solomon Dwek
NJ.Com
Hoboken Councilman Michael Russo, who until last week had never been tied to the N.J. corruption sting, has since acknowledged that he had, in fact, met with failed real estate magnate and FBI informant Solomon Dwek alias David Esenbach. Russo charged that the authors of the book "The Jersey Sting", incorrectly describes the meeting he had with Dwek. Russo insists that "No bribe was discussed." Today authors Ted Sherman and Josh Margolin released a copy of the recording showing the full meeting between Dwek and Russo at the Light Horse Tavern in Jersey City that indicates otherwise.
Now, the FBI's own video surveillance tapes are available for all to see. For those who haven't yet seen these highly incriminating videos, you can watch them here:
http://www.nj.com/hobokennow/index.ssf/2011/04/video_hoboken_third_ward_counc.html
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Permalink Reply by scott m siegel on
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Wednesday night at the front of City Hall. 6 PM. Be there to show your disgust with this corrupt family.
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Permalink Reply by Dave Kaplan on -
After reviewing the tapes, it appears that Mr. Russo has not been truthful to the public since this story has come to light. He apparently took all steps short of actually accepting the money (which seems to be because he was warned that the money was from the feds). In the process, his comments throughout the meeting exemplify everything that has been wrong with Hoboken politics over the past years.
For the good of the public, Mr. Russo should resign from office immediately. We simply cannot allow those who would brazenly put their interests above the city's to remain in office. Agreeing to accept a bribe is a serious offense, and one that is unfitting of any public servant.
Mr. Russo, please do the right thing and resign.
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