Monday, October 31, 2011

NJ official admits tax evasion in corruption probe

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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A former Jersey City housing inspector has pleaded guilty to tax evasion for not reporting cash payments from a federal informant who posed as a real estate developer.

John Guarini (gwah-REE'-nee) entered his plea Tuesday in Newark federal court.

The 62-year-old was among 44 people arrested in July 2009 in New Jersey's largest corruption case.

Guarini admitted he accepted $20,000 cash from Solomon Dwek, who posed as a crooked developer looking to have permits expedited.

The count of filing a false federal income tax return can result in up to three years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Guarini is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 4.


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