DEA agent Joseph Bongiovanni on trial for accepting $250,000 bribes from Buffalo Mafia, facing charges of bribery, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice.
US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent Joseph Bongiovanni is on trial for allegedly accepting $250,000 in bribes from the Buffalo Mafia to derail investigations and protect childhood friends. Bongiovanni faces charges of bribery, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice, which could lead to life imprisonment. The case is part of a broader pattern of misconduct within the DEA, with at least 16 agents facing federal charges since 2015, raising concerns about the agency's hiring standards and ability to root out corruption.
February 22, 2024
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