Sentence commuted for ex-lawmaker who took bribes
Gov. David A. Paterson has commuted the bribe-taking sentence of former Suffolk Legis. Wayne Prospect, who has served nearly a year in upstate Fishkill state prison, because he is terminally ill with cancer.
"While Wayne Prospect's actions violated the public trust," said Paterson, in a statement, "I do not believe he poses a threat to society." He added that Prospect's illness creates "compelling...
