Mayor Is Fighting Corruption Charges
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From Times Wire Reports
Bridgeport Mayor Joseph P. Ganim, who drew national praise for his efforts to revive Connecticut’s largest city, will be fighting for his freedom in a corruption trial starting this week. Ganim, a Democrat who had planned to run for governor, faces up to 176 years in prison if convicted of all 24 charges. He has pleaded not guilty.
Authorities allege Ganim participated in a racketeering ring from 1995 to 2000, steering Bridgeport contracts to associates and their clients in exchange for bribes, kickbacks and other benefits.
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