New indictments again Kelos and son....
NEW YORK — The latest indictment against a former state Senate leader says he pressured a malpractice insurance company that wanted to discuss legislation with him into hiring his son and then supported his son after he bragged to his new boss that he didn't have to show up for work because of his father's powerful post.
The indictment returned Tuesday in Manhattan federal court boosted charges against 67-year-old Dean Skelos and 33-year-old Adam Skelos, who now face eight counts, including new extortion and bribery charges.
Allegations regarding what the government said turned into a no-show job added its portrayal of the men as bullies who used the elder Skelos' position for financial gain. Authorities had already alleged that at least $300,000 was illegally steered to the son, including $200,000 between November 2012 and last April by an environmental technology company that was threatened with losing a significant contract with Nassau County if the son wasn't paid as a consultant.
Dean Skelos, who was the state's most powerful Republican when he was arrested in May, has said he will fight the charges and he and his son will be vindicated. His son's lawyer has said he's not guilty. Their lawyers did not immediately return messages seeking comment on the new indictment
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