Head of NY construction union accused of leading bribery scheme

The head of a powerful construction union group allegedly doubled as the leader of a bribery scheme that benefited non-union workers and rigged union elections. James Cahill, president of the New York State Building and Construction Trades Council,  was among nine construction union officials indicted Thursday on charges of racketeering, bribery and fraud. Two other union officials were charged with fraud and bribery. Cahill is accused of orchestrating an “enterprise” that involved officials of Local

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