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Baltimore Landlord Sentenced for Bribery | Annapolis News
A Baltimore landlord just got 13 months in federal prison plus 8 months home confinement after bribing a city official with $25K over four years to erase his water and tax bills — all while claiming he was desperate due to overbilling and squatters. He handed cash in envelopes in a men’s bathroom and made online payments, blaming pandemic eviction protections and city bureaucracy for his downfall. The judge rejected his excuses, calling for more remorse, while prosecutors argued white-collar crimes demand tough penalties to deter others. His lawyer insisted Erny was remorseful and that the…
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