Federal prosecutors and the FBI are looking into the campaign finances of NY Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, sources say
Manhattan federal prosecutors and the FBI are investigating whether New York Lt. Gov . Brian Benjamin knowingly engaged in a campaign finance fraud scheme, and subpoenas have been issued in connection with the investigation, two sources familiar with the subpoenas say.
The investigators are also looking into whether in exchange, Benjamin helped dole out state money to contributors and/or their projects. Benjamin was appointed lieutenant governor by Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2021, shortly after losing a primary bid for New York City comptroller. He had previously spent four years representing parts of Harlem in the state Senate.
Subpoenas have been issued as part of the investigation to the state Senate secretary and some linked to Benjamin's past campaigns, the sources said Sunday. The lieutenant governor has not been charged.
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