Judge sentences Chris Collins to 26 months in prison

[Marcuse]

Source: Buffalo News

In a long statement of contrition that was often inaudible because he was sobbing so hard, Collins reiterated his guilt and repeatedly said he was sorry.

"I violated my core values," Collins said after breaking into sobs in court. "I am standing here, probably the last time I will do anything in public. I left Buffalo. I cannot face my constituents."

The sentence marked the end of a stunning downfall for Collins, the first federal lawmaker to endorse Donald Trump for president in 2016 and then a frequently defender of the president.

Trump insiders saw Collins as a possible Cabinet appointee or White House chief of staff – until Collins' arrest on Aug. 8, 2018.

Read more: https://buffalonews.com/2020/01/17/judge-sentences-chris-collins-to-26-months-in-prison/

[bucolic_frolic]

1. Whooa!!

For a CongressCritter Repuke, that's throwing the book at 'em! Justice for the people. Democracy lives in NY State!

[mpcamb]

23. What about his kid? He was neck-deep in it too.

[OnDoutside]

2. "probably the last time I will do anything in public" One hopes, but he is

Republican after all.

[Rebl2]

15. True that

[brooklynite]

3. I trust he realizes that, since he's only a Trump supporter...

...and not someone the Trump base cares about, a Pardon will not be forthcoming?

[Perseus]

19. Chris Collins who? I don't know the man, have heard of him and maybe there are some photos

but I don't know him at all.

[klook]

4. "I violated my core values."

I got caught!

[CatMor]

5. How could he violate something he never had.

[Thekaspervote]

13. Riiiight!!!

[Rebl2]

14. Exactly

[rpannier]

6. But il douche said he was a victimof a witch hunt

I guess the modern definition of witch hunt is, 'There are witches'

[muriel_volestrangler]

7. Cabinet appointee or WH Chief of Staff - a year after investigations began

Which tells you how cool Republicans are with fraud:

In August 2016, Collins became the largest shareholder in a company called Innate Immunotherapeutics.[93] In May 2017, House ethics investigators "began probing Collins for his role in recruiting investors to buy stock in Innate Immunotherapeutics after several complaints were filed."[94] Members of Congress are explicitly barred from trading stocks using insider information.[94] In October 2017, the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) said they had "substantial reason" to believe that Collins had improperly used his public office to benefit Innate, and had forwarded nonpublic information to other investors.[95] The OCE said Collins sent nonpublic information to investors about drug trials and that he visited the National Institutes of Health to discuss a drug's clinical trial, violating House ethics rules.[95] The House Ethics Committee did not appoint a subcommittee to continue investigating Collins' case.[96] On August 8, 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint in federal court on Collins and two other defendants for "illegal insider trading".[97]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Collins_(American_politician)#2018_criminal_charges

[iluvtennis]

8. Oh Happy Day...a trump cretin get their just desserts.

[NCProgressive]

9. One down

about 200 more republicans to go.

[Mc Mike]

10. Every single person around dopey donnie is a fucking felon.

He just has verry bad luck. He's pure as the driven snow, himself.

[vsrazdem]

11. Boo Hoo Hoo - so sad for you, NOT.

[Canoe52]

12. Wow, what a snowflake.

[Lucky Luciano]

16. His core values mean not getting caught.

[Stuart G]

26. That is it, and that is all."...not getting caught" So, this one got caught..and Trump is caught too

...Neither expected to get caught, but they did.

[sinkingfeeling]

17. When will MF45 pardon all of them?

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

18. Either that or he'll end up his cell mate.

[NBachers]

20. Bold Democrat Nate McMurray runs for Collins' seat in N Y's 27th District; election on April 28th.

Nate McMurray's a bold and outspoken Democrat who came within 1,087 votes of beating Criminal Collins in 2018. He's never given up, and he's been running since last fall for this seat, predicting Collins' trip to prison.

McMurray's got a campaign structure that's active in every little town, burg, and hamlet in Western New York. The entire Democratic nation can band together to support this single special election this April.

I live in San Francisco; I grew up in Rochester NY, outside of McMurray's district. But I've been so impressed with this guy, ever since he appeared in the Erie County Fair's Demolition Derby. He's gone from long-shot to top dog, but he needs support. New York 27 is Collins / Paladino country, and it'll take some magic to put a Democrat in office. Once McMurray gets in, his action and representation on behalf of his constituents will turn Western New York Blue.

I've adopted McMurray, and I'll be over-promoting him around here 'till election day, April 28th, 2020. Let's Do This!!

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/nate-mcmurray-4

https://www.votemcmurray.com/

https://www.facebook.com/nate.mcmurray27/

[FakeNoose]

22. All the best to Nate McMurray!

He seems like a regular guy and a good Democrat. He almost beat Chris Collins 2 years ago.

[RhodeIslandOne]

21. Bye bye asshole

[BlueIdaho]

24. Crocodile Tears...

He is deeply sorry he got caught.

[ck4829]

25. Bye