George Holt to plead guilty

[dtwarren]

I heard George Holt is going to plead guilty to a misdemeanor and restitution to settle the sales tax issue surrounding his diner.

[Ragin]

I guess they made him an offer he couldn't refuse.

[buffalopundit]

I guess they made him an offer he couldn't refuse.

Or they brought a charge he couldn't refute.

[FJB]

Will he resign the Legislature??

[WNYresident]

Will he resign the Legislature??

He should. I wouldn't want anyone representing me who would fiddle with his books. If it was a misdemeanor there must of been some "tampering" involved. If you were just behind on paying they would set a payment schedual and you'd pay a penality.

Taking collected sales taxes without paying it and hiding it is stealing. Stealing from the people you represent.

I think all the rest of the legislature should vote to have him removed from his seat.

[DelawareDistrict]

George Holt pled guilty today to two misdemeanor counts of filing fraudulent sales tax returns. The returns were for 2003 & 2004. The amount involved was over $19,500 which translates to over $37,000 with interest and penalties. The Judge already stated he will not impose jail time, even though up to 2 years is possible. Holt must pay the $37,000 prior to his sentencing hearing. According to Frank Clark, Holt’s job as a legislator is not affected by the misdemeanor counts.

[biker]

He should. I wouldn't want anyone representing me who would fiddle with his books.

You would not fit the profile of a typical Holt constituent.

I'm sure they're down with what he tried to do.

[biker]

The Judge already stated he will not impose jail time, even though up to 2 years is possible.

According to Frank Clark, Holt’s job as a legislator is not affected by the misdemeanor counts.

While expected, still disgusted.

[NoCtUrNaL]

You would not fit the profile of a typical Holt constituent.

I'm sure they're down with what he tried to do.

Agreed, if there's any shame it's that he got caught. He'll be reelected.

[slothrop]

You would not fit the profile of a typical Holt constituent.

I'm sure they're down with what he tried to do.

I agree that Holt should step down. However, I have no idea what your point is? I will give you the benefit of the doubt and not think the obvious motive. But you should explain.

[WNYresident]

According to Frank Clark, Holt’s job as a legislator is not affected by the misdemeanor counts.

Erie County needs a new DA.

I heard him on the radio basically defending George and how this wasn't related I guess you would say to his duties as a legislator.

[JustRetired]

Democrat = no jail, no resignation, sure to be re-elected

[Enough]

Erie County needs a new DA.

I think they tried, convicted and hanged Saddam in the time it took Clark to investigate Holt!

[WNYresident]

Democrat = no jail, no resignation, sure to be re-elected

Won't happen. Lenny L wouldn't endorse someone who can't keep the books well. How many years in a row has he been in politics.

[Mr. Lackawanna]

Will he resign the Legislature??

According to last night TV news (CH 2 11 PM) he stated he is not going to resign and he plans to run again for office.