Trial Begins for Queens Democrat Charged With Bribery, Extortion and Fraud JOSEPH BERGER Malcolm A. Smith was open about his ambitions to run for mayor of New York City. On Monday, he goes on trial in federal court on charges of bribery and extortion for trying to influence county leaders to certify him as a Republican in the 2013 race. June 2, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1kyKm57 http://nyti.ms/1gVLftI The New York Times N.Y. / Region Frauds and Swindling, Elections, Mayors, Bribery and Kickbacks

By JOSEPH BERGER via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. / Terrence Herschel G. N.Y. / Region http://nyti.ms/1kyKm57 Trial Begins for Queens Democrat Charged With Bribery, Extortion and Fraud June 2, 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1gVLftI The New York Times