A former district court judge is speaking for the first time since being indicted on 15 federal charges of corruption.Angus McGinty had his first appearance today in federal court.
The charges against him stem from allegations made by former defense attorney Albert Acevedo.
Yami Virgin spoke to McGinty after his court hearing.
For those of us who have covered cases with Angus McGinty its a bit ironic to see the former judge on the other side of the bench. Next to him other men charged of committing crimes against the United States of America.
In his suit instead of a robe, the former judge sat today in federal court next to three other shackled defendants.
McGinty faces 15 charges related to courthouse corruption stemming from allegations and recordings the FBI collected with the help of former defense attorney Albert Acevedo.
Charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit bribery, commission of bribery and extortion allegedly in exchange for more lenient sentences for Acevedos' clients.
Immediately following the court proceedings McGinty chose to make his first public statement since this case was made public earlier this year.
"I am not guilty. Keep me and my family please in your prayers. Thank you."
In May, Acevedo plead guilty and accepted a deal with the U.S. Attorney's office.
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