John L. Sampson
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John L. Sampson (born June 17, 1965)[1] is an American former politician and convicted felon. A Democrat, Sampson represented District 19 in the New York State Senate from 1997 to 2015. He is of Guyanese heritage.[2] Sampson became Senate Democratic Leader in June 2009 and served as Senate Minority Leader from January 2011 to December 2012. Sampson forfeited his Senate seat when he was convicted of federal felony charges on July 24, 2015. On January 18, 2017, he was sentenced to five years in prison.
Quick Facts Member of the New York State Senate from the 19th district, Preceded by ...
John Sampson | |
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Member of the New York State Senate from the 19th district | |
In office January 1997 – July 24, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Howard E. Babbush |
Succeeded by | Roxanne Persaud |
Minority Leader of the New York State Senate | |
In office January 3, 2011[dubious – discuss] – December 17, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Dean Skelos |
Succeeded by | Andrea Stewart-Cousins |
Democratic Conference Chairman New York State Senate | |
In office June 16, 2009 – December 31, 2010[dubious – discuss] | |
Preceded by | Office created |
Personal details | |
Born | (1965-06-17) June 17, 1965 (age 58) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Brooklyn College (B.A.) Albany Law School (J.D.) |
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