TRENTON — A former New Jersey assemblyman snared in the state's largest corruption sting has started serving his federal prison term. The Asbury Park Press of Neptune reports that Daniel Van Pelt arrived at Devens Federal Medical Center in Devens, Mass., on Wednesday to begin serving his 41-month term. Van Pelt was convicted in May of accepting a $10,000...
Former Assemblyman Daniel Van Pelt was sentenced to 41 months in prison. He accepted a $10,000 bribe and tried to extort money.TRENTON — A former New Jersey assemblyman snared in the state's largest corruption sting has started serving his federal prison term.
The Asbury Park Press of Neptune reports that Daniel Van Pelt arrived at Devens Federal Medical Center in Devens, Mass., on Wednesday to begin serving his 41-month term.
Van Pelt was convicted in May of accepting a $10,000 bribe from an undercover FBI informant posing as a corrupt real estate developer.
Prosecutors contended that Van Pelt had promised to use his political position to help the developer get permits he needed.
Van Pelt testified that he intended to begin a consulting business and said the $10,000 in cash that he received was a retainer.
Previous coverage:
• Once a politician with high hopes, Ex-Assemblyman Van Pelt gets 41 months for accepting bribe
• Ex-Assemblyman Van Pelt is sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for $10K bribe
• Sentencing for ex-N.J. assemblyman Van Pelt for bribery conviction is rescheduled
• Former N.J. assemblyman Van Pelt fires his defense team
• Ex-N.J. Assemblyman Van Pelt is found guilty of accepting of $10K bribe
