Former Correction Officers Benevolent Association President Norman Seabrook, who over 21 years leading the union became a political kingmaker while getting his members a Variable Supplements Fund benefit, was convicted Aug. 15 of honest services fraud for steering $20 million worth of union money to a failing hedge fund in return for a $60,000 bribe.
The verdict on that charge came after nine hours of deliberation over two days. At that time, jurors were still deadlocked on a related count involving conspiracy to take part in the scheme. The decision to have them continue toward a verdict created an awkward situation in which, while prosecution and defense lawyers met with U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein in his chambers, jurors remained in their seats while Mr. Seabrook tried to comfort his wife, Susan, and two daughters.
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