Jimmy Meng
Jimmy Meng | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 22nd district | |
| In office 2004–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Barry Grodenchik |
| Succeeded by | Ellen Young |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1944 (age 79–80) Shandong, China |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 3 |
Jimmy Meng (simplified Chinese: 孟广瑞; traditional Chinese: 孟廣瑞; pinyin: Mèng Guǎngruì, born 1944) is a former New York State Assemblyman representing the 22nd Assembly District, which includes Flushing and College Point in Queens, New York.
In 2004, Meng became the first Asian American to be elected to the New York State Legislature. He ran on Democratic, Independence, and Conservative tickets, beating out Republican candidate Meilin Tan, Working Families candidate Barry Grodenchik, and Green candidate Evergreen Chou.[1][2] He served only one term, having decided against running for re-election in 2006 following a scandal regarding election irregularities in his first campaign. His campaign manager was his daughter Grace Meng, and his Chief of Staff was Sandra Ung.
He was succeeded by another Asian American Ellen Young. In turn, Young lost the September 9, 2008 Democratic primary to Grace Meng.[3]
Jimmy Meng was arrested on federal bribery charges on July 25, 2012.[4] He had allegedly promised to help a defendant bribe Manhattan prosecutors in exchange for a $80,000 cash bribe concealed in a fruit basket.[5]
On March 12, 2013, Meng was sentenced to a month in jail, a fine of $30,000, three months of house arrest, and 750 hours of community service for his role in the bribery scheme.[6][7]
References
- ^ "First Asian American in the NY State Assembly", ChinaDaily, 05-11-2004. Retrieved on 16-02-2007
- ^ "NYS Board of Elections - 2004 Assembly General Election Results" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. 4 November 2004.
- ^ Noah C. Zuss, "Meng Beats Young in Primary for Flushing Seat." "Southeast Queens Press," Sept. 12-18, 2008, p. 11
- ^ ""Former Assemblymember Jimmy Meng, Father Of Grace Meng, Arrested On Bribary [sic] Charge"". Queens Gazette. The Service Advertising Group. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- ^ http://blogs.wsj.com/corruption-currents/2012/07/25/former-assemblyman-arrested-in-fruit-basket-bribery-case/
- ^ http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/jimmy-meng-receives-month-sentence-attempting-fix-criminal-case-article-1.1286335
- ^ Nir, Sarah Maslin (March 12, 2013). "Ex-Queens Assemblyman Sentenced in Bribery Case". New York Times. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
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