Former Newark, New Jersey Mayor Sharpe James served as a Democratic State Senator for the 29th Legislative District. In April 2008, James was convicted of fraud for attempting to sell city-owned buildings to a friend and then flip them for a profit. James received a 27-month sentence on July 29, 2008 as punishment for his crime.The New York Times: Former Newark Mayor Gets 27-Month Sentence (July 29, 2008)
Sharpe James Trial
On April 16, 2008, James was convicted on five charges including fraud and conspiracy. His former mistress Tamika Riley was convicted of those charges and an additional eight charges including tax evasion and cheating to obtain subsidized housing assistance for her own use.The New York Times: Former Newark Mayor Gets 27-Month Sentence (July 29, 2008)
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His 2002 race for Mayor against Cory Booker was the subject of the Academy Award-nominated documentary "Street Fight"
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