Trial Begins for Pedro Espada, Accused of Looting Health Care Network

Trial Begins for Pedro Espada, Accused of Looting Health Care Network By MOSI SECRET (NYT) The trial of Pedro Espada Jr., a former state senator, promises to be as much about politics as about fraudulent accounting. Clement I. Gardner, Bronx Charity Official, Is Charged With Grand Larceny By JOHN ELIGON (NYT) Clement I. Gardner, the top financial officer for a charity started by State Senator Rubén Díaz Sr., was arrested and accused of stealing at least $75,000 from the organization. More Articles On This Topic »