by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack
SDNY COURTHOUSE, Feb 12 – The former commanding officer of NYPD's school safety unit was arrested for bribery on February 12 and arraigned before U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker. Inner City Press was there, the only media in the SDNY Mag Court, and live tweeted:
3:09 pm All rise! Deputy: This is US v. Kevin Taylor. Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker: When was he arrested?
AUSA: 6:25 am. This is arraignment too. Judge: You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to be released until there are no conditions
Judge: Since July 2023 to Feb 2024 you are accused of soliciting and accepting bribes. Count 1, Conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud. Count 2: Honest services wire fraud. Count 3: bribery conspiracy. Count 4: Bribery. Also extortion under color of right
Judge: Mr. Langone, have you reviewed the charges with your client? Langone: Yes, he pleads not guilty.
AUSA: We have a joint package of conditions for release: $600,000 personal bond, secured by residence in Yonkers, 2 co-signers. He has no guns
AUSA: No contact with co-defendant Geno Roefaro, nor with NYPD Official-1, SSD Assistant, Individuals 1 and 2 and the identified female companions...
Defense lawyer Langone: We might have joint defense agreements with the co-defendant, with counsel present. AUSA: Fine. Langone: He purchased a home in Kissimmee, Florida and wants to travel there without having to check. AUSA: You must check with the court & PTS
Langone: He is a long time police official, he protected children. He shouldn't have to write to the judge to travel to Florida. Judge: But it's a rental property. Langone: He has to go there sometimes. Judge: If there's no problem with compliance...
Magistrate Judge Parker: Has the District Judge set a date? AUSA: Judge Broderick [as we predicted above] is on trial until March Judge Parker: Control date March 6, time excluded
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