Congressman Richmond Charged With Sex Solicitation
Frederick Richmond of New York confessed to soliciting sex from two young men at his Capitol home and pleaded innocent in city court on a misdemeanor count. He is enrolled in a first offender program with a May 5 non jury trial date set by Superior Judge Taylor.
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Richmond pleads for mercy in sex solicitation case
The congressman expressed remorse for actions in his personal life and promised to continue serving the 14th district. He cited family and staff hardship and pledged to uphold faith and rehabilitation while noting the case was reviewed by the Attorney General. Officials considered dismissal if he quit but the decision stood. The U.S. attorney’s office may drop the charge after rehabilitation terms were met.
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Brooklyn congressman tied to alleged sexual solicitation episode
Friends and staff aides expressed shock over disclosures that Rep Frederick Richmond offered money to an undercover male officer for sex and was involved in a similar case with a 16 year old boy. Richmond, a New York City businessman and two term Democrat from Brooklyn, maintains multiple residences and a Capitol Hill arts focus. He denied wrongdoing and sought to weather political damage through a public statement. The report also notes a separate Son of Sam case hearing for David Berkowitz being closed to press and public.
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