Statement from Portage Mayor James Snyder
Portage Mayor James Snyder seeks another continuance in federal corruption trial
NWI Times
November 28, 2017
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/portage/portage-mayor-james-snyder-seeks-another-continuance-in-federal-corruption/article_e88ddca7-6f2a-5f4f-8d0e-a0b6faa0c76a.html
Statement from Portage Mayor James Snyder, who has been indicted on federal bribery and tax charges. His trial is set to begin in January:
"There are distinct differences between the two cases, I have never taken cash; all of contributions are recorded accurately and holding an elected official accountable for the intent of a donor would indict all elected officials who are not independently wealthy and have to raise funds to get their message out.
The prosecutor's own arguments against the sheriff prove my defense and in no way complicated my case; it enforces my innocence.
I have been transparent, cooperative and honorable in my conduct with the federal government. My family, my staff and the City continue to prosper under this cloud and we are grateful to the outpouring of goodness we have received."
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