Stossel Confronts Politicians about Corruption Allegations

An apartment developer paid millions for prime real estate in Edgewater, New Jersey, real estate with a beautiful view of Manhattan. Nearly 2,000 apartments would be built. The developer also offered to build public parks, parking, a ferry terminal, and a pier, all at no cost to taxpayers.
But Edgewater's mayor and city council said: No. You may not build!
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That's not that unusual; local officials often keep new developments out.
But in this case, they also voted to seize the developer's land using eminent domain. John Stossel asks: Why would they do that?
The developer says he knows. He filed a lawsuit alleging a "corrupt relationship" between politicians in Edgewater and an established developer, Fred Daibes. The lawsuit says Daibes was upset because he wanted the property himself:
"Daibes even directly threatened Plaintiff's representatives that they 'should have come to me in the beginning. I own and built this town. Now it will be condemned; I am your neighbor on all sides.'"
The lawsuit then lays out alleged corruption:
The mayor lives in a Fred Daibes' apartment building, where he gets a subsidized rent. (The mayor denies that.)
Four city council members also get loans from a Daibes-controlled bank. As the lawyer tells John Stossel, many have: "ongoing relationships with [Daibes]. Jobs... undervalued rentals... loans for their business purposes through a bank that Mr. Daibes started and has the controlling interest in."
But the mayor and city council say they have a legitimate reason for blocking the development. It "would kill the infrastructure. It's just too much," McPartland told the New York Times.
But then why did they approve an even bigger development for Fred Daibes? It's twice as tall as the project the city council blocked.
That sounded like possible corruption to Stossel.
Neither Daibes, the mayor, nor anyone on the city council agreed to be interviewed for this story. So Stossel went to a town council meeting to see if the politicians would answer questions.
"Are you on the take?" Stossel asks.
He lays out some of the allegations. But the council members and mayor don't respond to the issues. Their lawyer criticized Stossel's "objectionable tone" and advised the mayor not to comment.
"You've had your time. You may sit down," the mayor eventually tells Stossel.
That was that.
Stossel says, Developers can't tell other developers "you can't build here" unless they have cronies in government. That's not capitalism, that's crony capitalism. Or corruption.
That harms people who now won't be able to live in apartments near Manhattan. It harms the developer who loses a multi-million dollar investment. It harms citizens of Edgewater who lose out on free parks and other amenities.

[@slapuharder]

This man is the reason why freedom of press is worth protecting.

[@Jondsmusic]

He’s the only reason.

[@jcarlovitch]

I'll honor the freedom of press when the media starts honoring my right to bear arms.

[@ocpofficialrep7026]

do you see this on CNN, MSNBC, FOX, ABC or any other network? Nope

[@n.randall6152]

@@ocpofficialrep7026 unfortunately the press has chosen its sides. They all can no longer be trusted. It in now up to the public to show things like this where we can in our community. Team Vlad!

[@ocpofficialrep7026]

@@n.randall6152 yea youtube journalist from their houses are more reliable than mainstream news outlets. Mainstream news are all just political activist.

*****APRIL 2019: He pleaded guilt to conspiracy to deceive a financial institution and the FDIC. #ScumBag!

[@jacklegg21]

He got probation and a $75,000 fine. That’ll show him!

[@saiyan-lord4714]

So the real question is CAN OTHER BUILDERS NOW BUILD ON THAT LAND?

[@DaveTheSithLord]

@@saiyan-lord4714 Yes! They won in November!

[@saiyan-lord4714]

HaoleDave AWESOME!!

[@snakeyman5560]

#Scumbagisoverparty

[@BrookBowenVideos]

The only city council meeting I've ever seen where the City Attorney sits right next to the Mayor.

[@scottwnj]

Consigliere... a close, trusted friend and confidant.

[@jasoncentore1830]

I've seen it before in Hazzard County, GA. Boss Hogg was Judge and Prosecutor. The Duke Boys never had a chance

[@wesjohnson3035]

You haven't been to many city coucil meetings. The city solicitor is always at the table...

[@bondoly66]

You can see an attorney next to the president, mayor, chairman all over You Tube but I get what you're saying.

[@porky552]

Politicians should never have the right to refuse to answer questions,,

[@andrewe6809]

Stossel did his job well because Fred Daibes was recently indicted on federal conspiracy charges. Media truly deserves the nickname of the 4th branch of government

[@joshuaupham5993]

Seriously? I need to Google that one.

[@andrewe6809]

@@joshuaupham5993 here's the article I found it in www.google.com/amp/s/amp.northjersey.com/amp/1821970002

[@JenkemSuperfan]

John Stossel does, the rest of the media doesn't

[@andrewe6809]

@@JenkemSuperfan there's more good media out there than you'd expect , it's just hidden behind all the bigger outlets

[@omegajoe7014]

Now it's time to indict the politicians who conspired with him in all of that corruption and benefited from it.

[@jamesspencer7185]

Stop voting for lawyers running for public office, at any level. Start electing business owners, teachers, doctors, etc. THEN we will start to see some integrity and change.

[@RobPainless]

Unfortunately, business owners, etc. can be just as bad. They get the power and still only serve their own best interests. Or the interests of whoever will give them more money & power.

[@jjosephm7539]

James Spencer Good idea!

[@QED_]

@James Spencer: "Teachers" (?) Are you out of your mind (?) Teachers are among the most corrupt segments of our society (!)

[@baalstone675]

Scientists!

[@highonsmog]

You can't elect regular folks, since largely the local populations are influenced by dumb issues like creeping shariah. Thus, the masses invite distraction, and reward it, since the want boogeymen.

[@John-thinks]

Smells like a disgusting abuse of power. Hope the justice system can sort this out.

[@ryanshaw4250]

Kid has way too much confidence in the gangsters running the usa

[@ricksturdevant2901]

@John-thinks --- sorry to be the one to inform you, BUT, the justice system in America is broken and has failed !!!

[@timmitchell3870]

"This is a city council meeting. The last thing I want to do is answer a bunch of questions."

[@anthonyg9763]

Stossel is a true journalist. People? Take your country and your cities back.

[@fleagle66]

Um...yeah. Not always. Look him up.

[@lolwtnick4362]

ah spoken like a true politician. "people take your city back" you first. see ya in prison.

[@lewisgiles2619]

Damn straight dude. People are getting more and more fed up by the day.

[@Christian-lt5ix]

He’s also a libertarian.. like me 😊

[@AnonURnot]

False Feathers Nah, more like half and half.

[@leoduren8962]

Notice when he asked the council if they were on the take, none of them responded with "No."? It's a simple question, really. Instead they took issue with John's "tone". What a bunch of sheisters.

[@Towelie4200]

Yup just turn a blind eye... i dont doubt thier Getting a cut also 🤔

[@MisterMikeTexas]

That's Jersey for you! Corrupt state!

[@AngryHybridApe]

Yep. Unanswered question answered itself.

[@KAM128]

Yup! Their tone was aggressive compared to johns’

[@OscarLimaMike]

Leo Duren I think the term is scumbags.

[@michaelwsudziarski6929]

I Enjoy the way Mr Stossel stays so calm cool and collected while dealing with these corrupt politicians ! The corrupt politicians Just told us the answer by their reaction !🇺🇲

[@DouglasLippi]

It's cuz he has a posse. They make him look alone, but there is a film crew and possibly security also. That is no knock on him, but just thought I'd point it out.

[@HauntFreak13]

lol when "legal counsel" advises someone not to answer, you know their ass is guilty.

[@DrummerJacob]

The lawyer talking about "objectionable tone" is a grown professional SJW who cant handle tones.

[@halcooper6059]

His tone was good. They just didn't like the content of his question.

[@microdesigns2000]

Tones? Sounds like music to me.

[@thewhalebear7073]

The meaning behind that the tone wasn't out of asking for clarity but more of a malicious intent. Although that wasn't the case, please understand the term before spewing nonsense.

[@mrwholesome2182]

Thats not why he says that, a lawyer is a lawyer they get paid to defend their client. Dont attack lawyers for doing their job. Youre just as bad as the sjws if you honestly think that lawyers shouldnt be doing that.

[@s.aladdin5593]

Apparently tone was the least of his problems.

[@christiensebastien2442]

This is insane how guilty these people look, and how unnoticed it's gone. I hope Stossel blows it wide open!

[@DaiQibao]

The lawyer council gimmick was classic bad acting. "hold on... let me whisper to my lawyer, because he's suppose to pretend to whisper to me right now and he forgot". Homeless people are better actors.

[@bichut]

They've been far more helpful than they think by not answering questions.

[@Saberwulfy]

It's exactly what happen in Brazil, everytime you ask "why" or "are you corrupt" they do not answer and prevent others from knowing that someone is asking and they are not answering.

[@chuckiepeoples]

That mayor has a lawyer sitting next to him as personal counsel. That speaks volumes to their corruption.

[@scratchy271]

People are worried about Trump when this kind of stuff is going on? Good report Stossel. Expose these people for who they are.

[@sevenstargoal]

Trump knows about it because he went through it to build real estate. He partcipated in it. You have to pay to play the game. Hopefully he does something about it. But I dont see him doing much.

[@Mark_Chandler]

@@sevenstargoal prob give them tax breaks...oh wait, he already did

[@andyh8239]

You realize this mayor is just your average Democrat right? People need to wake up and vote red across the board for everything.

[@scratchy271]

@@andyh8239 I know all about these kinds of people. I grew up in Chicago.lol

[@AnonURnot]

Andy H Voting red isn’t waking up lol it’s the equivalent of voting blue. Stop being so dumb, all politicians are corrupt you moron.

[@presidentnotsure1066]

The amount of times the 'lawyer' had to advise him to not answer says all you need to know.

[@PiUmPz]

Finally a real journalist not pushing a political agenda but reporting on real news! Bravo for keeping journalism alive as it was intended!

[@coolcat5798]

The fact that he needs a lawyer with him in a public meeting proves he's a criminal

[@dennismood7476]

He may actually be a criminal but having the lawyer at public meetings is appropriate because there are some situations ( not this one exactly) that may come up at meetings that require a legal resolution.

[@texasmike7994]

Amen to that cool cat

[@davidgraham2673]

@camjamsdad , EXACTLY. I get the feeling that the attorney was his personal friend. Part of the whole corrupt conspiracy.

[@alansilverman8500]

I think maybe the attorney was there to advise him due to the fact that they were discussing a matter that involved ongoing litigation brought by the developer. I don't know but he may be the city attorney, it's not unusual for city attorneys to be present at city council meetings. It may still well be that the city government is corrupt, I don't know.

[@maluorno]

I think the point you're missing is that this is a town council meeting and the mayor's councillor is also his lawyer.

[@dilligafmofoker]

Stossel is a national treasure.

[@jaikumarjadhav6575]

I'm from India. And I watch every video from Mr. Stossel. I want to have a leader like him in India.

[@gmarefan]

@@jaikumarjadhav6575 become that leader

[@jaikumarjadhav6575]

@@gmarefan Thanks a lot for the advice! Again, I truly admire Mr. Stossel

[@wakcedout]

One of America’s last few investigative journalists Willing to put out stories even if it goes against his held views and beliefs in order to get the truth out

[@braddocke.hutton7392]

@NoFakesHere Vote Trump

[@m.a.4582]

Wow. Ughhhh. It hurts to see such corruption happening in this free land. It really makes me want to cry because it goes against this great nation or once great nation’s essential rules to have a prosperous land. I pray to God that all involved in this conspiracy if figured out to be corrupt that they all get guilt and pay for their actions. I thank you John Stossel from the bottom of my heart for your courage and tenaciousness to face such people and to shine the light on such stories. God Bless you John Stossel!

[@sierragreen]

You know when a man responds to questions by consulting with his attorney he's got something to hide.

[@ungratefulpeasant8085]

I have noticed a trend with the local city governments that hire an un elected attorney to the counsel that tells them what they can and cannot answer. There is absolutely no need for that unless you are a criminal.

[@rocco1267]

Exactly

[@fullblastman]

Quicker how? Like revolution? I don't think you really want that!

[@TheMotz55]

i was so angered by the mayor's reaction. He is a hack, pure and simple. He and the other hacks on Edgewater's city council are great at taking care of themselves at other people's expense. Dabies, the mayor and the other cronies should be broken and sent to jail.

[@manictiger]

I think we've started to regress back to a feudal-type of system. In the end, we may wind up with more war and executions, just like in the 1700s. History repeats.

[@Uberragen21]

Time to get the FBI involved

[@jrunner5k]

no, trial, if found guilty, public hanging

[@johnnyfuckface8384]

Don Olypopper daibies got caught www.northjersey.com/story/news/crime/2018/10/30/fred-daibes-indicted-conspiracy-charges-edgewater-nj/1821970002/

[@rickuyeda4818]

Why aren't the Feds investigating? Compton and Carson get investigated all the time and the corrupt politicians go to jail.

[@joshkroneberger942]

Got to have a lawyer there. Stories like these make me feel like I'm living in a Twilight episode.

[@jasoncentore1830]

John Stossel is one of few real investigative reporters out in the field. This is what we need more of, the unanswered questions speak more volume than if they answered. Way to go John!!!! Keep up that old fashioned reporting

[@Ty-jg8pn]

The condescending way they talk to him is something else, they're a public servant, not some ordained ruler.

[@DaiQibao]

Kind of like how bad cops behave. Mayors a ex-cop, with a seedy past?

[@OmegaTou]

Thegreat andpowerful I'm not sure Mr. Daibes would agree with that statement. XD

[@HUYPHAM-lu9lb]

It seems strange that the mayor had his scumbag lawyer sat right next to him in a city council meeting. If all lawyers and politicians are exterminated, this world would be a much better place

[@dmcnamara9859]

Thegreat andpowerful: You failed to address one important Point, the voters (not only in New Jersey,but the Nation as a whole)repeatedly vote for many corrupt Politicians to remain in Office....over and over.

[@DrBaronMunchausen]

Low IQ voters. Only those with IQ 120+ should be voting.

[@mmcalifornia8600]

Wow, Stossel is amazing! He has the integrity to confront the real problems. Like a real reporter!

[@rignacio9586]

Great story, Mr. Stossel! Glad to hear that justice prevailed but a probation & $75K fine is not enough; need some jail time!

[@chrisortiz8072]

I was born in New Jersey and spent most of my life there until adulthood. I will say by New Jersey levels of corruption this is light lol.

[@bigcelery33]

Two dislikes to this video - must be from Edgewater's "public servants."

[@jakefrom1]

bigcelery33 it's now up to 6, so it's the entire council lol

[@darthutah6649]

Now it's 135 people. Must be Daibes himself alongside 128 others.

[@jackwyatt1218]

Or servile authoritarian statist citizens

[@slayermill8621]

This is why politicians piss me off. THEY ARE EMPLOYED BY US, THE TAX PAYER. They should answer any question we have as they are public servants.

[@josephcook647]

Thank you John for exposing those evil politicians!!!

[@MNDrummer]

Every council meeting in every city should be more like this............ relevant questions and then we can see the corrupt politicians scream and get upset. This simply shows these people should not be anywhere near the reigns of power. They are disgusting and shameful.

[@OmegaTou]

John, you should bring 50 other people with you, and as soon as you're finished, the next person just walks up to the mic and says, "Umm, yeah, same question..."

[@Getfuqqedfedboy]

OmegaTou yes! And get uniformed police and decorated military to join in on this fun!!! Fill every seat with them.. so little escape and forced to confront the issue..

[@OmegaTou]

Or at least have to sit through everyone's five minutes of asking the same question. Perhaps they'd crack out of sheer frustration, and admit what a bunch of scumbags they are.

[@rocco1267]

Agreed!

[@ThanhTLam1]

haha what a great idea!!!

[@SamofCR]

They will never crack. They are too entrenched in their self-importance. Don't you know that they are above you petty little slaves that put them into their exalted position? What makes you think you could rise to the position to question THEM? Peon, get back in your gutter while we throw you scraps. (should I have said "crumbs"?) How evil of me.

[@reginaldgraves1684]

"Objectionable tone" is there any other way of accusing a public official of corruption without it being found to be objectionable?

[@braddocke.hutton7392]

Exactly. There was nothing "objectionable" about Stossel's question except for what it insinuated.

[@bgaripov]

What about mayor’s tone? He surely didn’t speak like a good fairy

[@thebackbencher666]

B G The arrogance . Not only will I not answer your questions you peon taxpayer but you watch how you talk to me. What was the conclusion of this ? Is this lawsuit still ongoing?

[@Mr39036ce]

Hope all the pricks do time!!!

[@Mr39036ce]

This is why the REAL RESISTANCE voted Trump. All of these bastards are takin us working folk to the cleaners while they smile at us and stump for the vote.Eff all of em!!!!

[@Vincent20309]

This world needs more reporters like you

[@shikatanai]

Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your country, John. I really appreciate what you do.

[@Pwecko]

Real journalism.

[@floridaarmyvet3613]

Pwecko..Very rare these days.. You know those Democrats are going to threaten him...

[@DarthBalsamic]

Pwecko So true. Why do think ABC let him go. Lol

[@curtischilders3024]

I bet the MSM won’t come close to this story. Unless DJT tweets it...

[@finalfrontier001]

why did fox let him go?

[@alaninnh]

Corruption in New Jersey? I'm shocked!!

[@patrickmcshane7658]

alaninnh I'm shocked too!

[@allenatkins2263]

Bada Bing

[@kotadixon9126]

John is a living legend. I can’t imagine the things he’s been through. I wish I was a John.

[@teeteerad2479]

John you need to pursue this and bring this out into the light of day even more so than you have already done.

[@hshs5756]

Brilliant, John. I hope every citizen in Edgewater sees this.

[@joephysics5469]

This needs to be investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice - bypass the state that is also corrupt.

[@lloyd1179]

Yes I knew how to post to someone on Twitter… I would post this to judicial watch

[@raurman4946]

So one corrupt entity investigates another? That'll go over well.

[@joephysics5469]

@@raurman4946 GOt a better plan???

[@russiansquare]

@clever trevor " Send in the FBI " LOL do you people hear yourself?

[@russiansquare]

" Send in the FBI " LOL do you people hear yourself? v

[@saipuakivikaupias]

Mr. Stossel, you are my hero. Thank you for your superb investigative reporting. You are what’s right with this country.

[@bdouble3585]

Get'em John glad to see somebody's got the testicular fortitude to call out these cowards keep doing what you doing we love you. I'm sick of big government corruption.

[@suearmstrong9597]

Mr. Stossel is the ONLY honest JOURNALIST LEFT IN THIS COUNTRY. God Bless this man for helping people .....against those that have become corrupt. 🌿🕊

[@jerrymctee5996]

he is a simpleton.

[@CA58CA]

Rob walcheck is pretty good too

[@someone123421]

@WilshirecityBlues its true stossel oversimplifies complex issues with his own dismissive tone/ narrative

[@NTNscrub]

bob llopple Sure, in the few minutes he has to catch anyone’s attention he gives as best a breakdown as he can. If the viewer is interested, I’m sure they can pursue the matter discussed. If anything, he consistently does a good job of not only taking responses from each side but providing some grounds for his claims (articles and etc). More so than most anyway. Here for instance, what specifically did he oversimplify to your distaste?

[@jasoncentore1830]

We need more John

[@demonicsweaters]

Damn Stossel, this is one of your best pieces in a while. Thanks for exposing this!

[@emmabila3480]

can’t wait for next one

[@Cheeseburger.Launch.Sequence]

Do you realize how much the taxpayer will pay for increased fire and police protection? It's a dead, useless area. Leave it dirt. But my guess is you want to see these guys get richer while you get poorer. Make the rich even richer!

[@magnumpci]

You did see the part where the city will get 12 million in taxes annually from such a development, yes?

[@kurtguthrie7653]

How would it cost more in police protection than the other larger development Diabes is putting up a few blocks away? Also the rich getting richer doesn't bother me in the least and the standard of living for the poor is the highest it's ever been.

[@emmabila3480]

sell out politicans are killing this great nation

[@danevosler]

Proud of you John. Great job 👏

[@isaacgentz3319]

Keep fighting Mr. Stossel - love your work!

[@samuils]

And people wonder how monopolies are created. This is how, by government destroying the competition!

[@CyberSERT]

Love Fishing - Very true. Cases in point: Facebook for social networking, and Google for search and online video. Then there are several oligopolies that are just as bad as monopolies and could eventually merge intro monopolies.

[@user-hs4dm9xq5e]

*and not enforcing it aka allowing big companies to destroy smaller, ot even colluding with first.

[@seedplanter7173]

Like walmart

[@seedplanter7173]

New York and California have been over run by the new world order. Police state. Corruption and traitors to our constitution.

[@ratsnroplive6380]

I know there's literally like 100's of monopoly versions its crazy youd think monopoly would just die but kids love playing it

[@johnglue1744]

Stossel is the best.

[@emmabila3480]

agreed

[@BackwoodsBeastTV]

I love John Stossel, just real reporting his whole career. Interesting stories and good research

[@nancyharwood9205]

John is am honorable man and great reporter

[@paanne1013]

John Stossel, you are probably one of very few that seek the truth. Bless you for what you are doing. These people you are questioning are corrupt and they don't like that you are confronting them about it.

[@speechgirl36]

The “mayor” and his “Attorney’s” reactions PROVE that there is definitely something very shady going on between them and the developer. Sounds like you nailed it!

[@saravigario2464]

Jesus that made me so mad. That guy sounds exactly life a mafioso

[@bobbyadkins6983]

@@saravigario2464 JESUS is LORD. Please don't use his name as a swear word. Thanks.

[@robhersey1796]

@@bobbyadkins6983 keep your garbage beliefs to yourself

[@065Tim]

@@bobbyadkins6983 it's not swearing when you call to him for strength and guidance during a moment of intense anger. "Jesus, I'm so mad" is just a way to ask him for help.

[@customvideosolution976]

"Go ahead and ask your questions"....then attorney says "don't answer that!" Corruption through and through.

[@nworbydnar]

Absurd corruption. Thanks for pointing this out.

[@derrickyegge1303]

The world needs more John Stossels

[@TheOfficialCzex]

He doesn't pay below-market rent, because he doesn't pay rent.

[@thinhtranba5352]

Good one.

[@brokenbutler12]

John Stossel is a true journalist, strike hard against the corrupt!!!

[@danielh3719]

Good for you Mr. John Stossel. Respect.

[@steveanderson3088]

Why does our attorney general not take up this case and make an example out of this corruption? This is as straightforward of conflict-of-interest cases one would ever have. All of the individuals involved have a personal reward for the decisions they are making. The attorney telling the guy not to answer the question shows that he is more interested in the personal relationship of the mayor than the role he plays as a representative of the city.

[@Libertino]

Mr. John Stossel, you are officially one of my heroes! Great work right here!

[@Gohma1234]

Boils my blood to hear stuff like this

[@DaiQibao]

"but he has no proof." *An official living in a billionaire apartment building is a bribe. An official banking at a billionaires bank is a bribe. No official said they didn't live at the apartment or use the bank. With proof should come executions, until proof the shit should hit the fan for the truth to come out. Higher officials should descend on this city like a hammer to show there is justice in that city.* *The use of eminent domain ought require EVERYONE's approval, because otherwise you have an incentive for officials to hurt the majority for their own personal benefit. * *Corruption: IF EVER the Edgewater city government, which took that competing property with eminent domain, transfers it to a private third party, that is proof that the USA doesn't function in the simplest form anymore and then consider $4 trillion as a fair offer for Hawaii because you have nothing left to do but sell.* *Hawaii is pretty, $4 trillion is more than fair. Take the money and sleep.*

[@aerobatixguy7682]

Awesome job exposing those disgusting politicians. I hope they will face justice along with Daibes.

[@lykortos4827]

Excellent investigation here, Mr. Stossel. Thank you. The politician's behaviour was odious, and I am just taken aback at such open discontent for questions. Also, why does a mayor require his lawyer by his side for public questions? That's odd.

[@carolinamarshraider3279]

Thank you John for informative reporting and exposing the inefficiencies and corruption in our government. We need more members of the media to be like you.

[@1974dormouse]

Carolina Marsh Raider visit truthinmedia.com Ben Swann is the best and libertarian like Stossell

[@songboat]

I need a journalist that will expose the truth based on evidence not hearsay.

[@joelkrause8694]

Go get'em stossel, your my idol

[@emmabila3480]

he should run for office

[@enjamessimpson]

NOBEL DJ He and Jessie Waters would make one hell of a team.

[@np4773]

Thank you, Mr. John Stossel...you are a Breath of Fresh Air! I Love it!!! Expose ALL these CROOKS!!!

[@justinwells2435]

When you're in NJ again let me know, I'll be happy to be the other person in the room asking questions.

[@TheGorillafoot]

Sad thing, is this type of corruption or rather organized crime (that's exactly what it is) is everywhere.

[@bubblegumgun3292]

Doughnut Spaghetti Stop saying corruption. This is a FLAW of government MODEL . dolts like you is this will always continue. When this comes along you just blame it on corruption again and again never asking why. Because big Government means Big Failure and small government still means big failure down the line. Go ancap or go *sit Down*

[@TheGorillafoot]

Yeah there's a word for that, let me think, oh yeah it's corruption. Go pound sand.

[@ouchymytoe]

Yeah, until the same people realize that there's still nothing stopping them from walking all over you and then killing you under anarcho-capitalism. The real problem is corruption, or more broadly, moral decay in society. the collective lack of empathy, virtue, and justice.

[@anonony9081]

Doughnut Spaghetti this is why I've always said the jokes about places like russia and Mexico being so corrupt are stupid. America is just as corrupt, they just hide it behind fancy courts and backroom deals. At least in Mexico I can just bribe the cop and be on my way. In America you get fucked for years all while being told nothing is wrong

[@Rowgue51]

+Ano Nony Not even remotely accurate. While corruption is a serious issue in the United States, it's not even in the same universe as the corruption in places like Mexico. The corruption can actually be reigned in in the United States if people would simply stop being morons and voting corrupt people back in office. That simply isn't possible in places like Mexico.

[@jerseyjim8365]

This mayor would look great in an orange jumpsuit.

[@jerrymctee5996]

the orange turd should join him in jail.

[@leroysanchino]

@@jerrymctee5996 so should the white sniffer with hairy legs

[@williamschirmacher6526]

Too bad these politicians don't get knocked off

[@kenchristie9214]

Diaper Donnie would look better. His skin would match his jumpsuit.

[@eciesz]

Good job John. We all should consider showing up at city meetings. My words, sadly, fall on deaf ears...

[@loralubimaia2783]

Thank you Mr. Stossel!

[@MichaelEllis1]

Once again, John, you uncovered a bad situation and reported it quite well. Very fairly, as far as I can see. And it doesn't surprise me in the least to learn that there is corruption in municipal government in New Jersey. Thanks so much!

[@kbkesq]

Please update us on their arrests.

[@homewall744]

Ah, you think justice by the government with respect to the government is really justice?

[@MollyOKami]

Get comfortable. It's going to be a while.

[@AaronHollander314]

They've investigated themselves and found no wrongdoings.

[@stvargas69]

Whos gonna arrest them? The whole apple cart is poisoned

[@emmabila3480]

would be nice

[@robgookin5083]

You know something is fishy when a mayor has to have his lawyer sitting next to him at a town meeting

[@herrschaftg35]

Great job. This is exactly why the 2A needs to be utilized.

[@DDay-vv9ec]

Yea politicians hate being reminded of there theivery

[@rso1411]

their

[@arcadecarpet631]

@@rso1411 😑

[@ADCC-qp2gk]

People need to wake fuck up and vote them out ,but problem we face now is voter fraud taking over all over

[@steveanderson3088]

The district attorney should take a look at this situation. The fact that they shut you down says a lot. The fact that his attorney is on the board and piped into advised him against answering the question in a public setting says all you need to know. Crooked as can be. All of them.

[@hjoe4473]

John Stossel is a rare journalist who is thorough, forceful, and effective in getting to the truth. Thank you John.

[@lolawalsh2808]

Thank you John Stossel. Real journalism.

[@robj7481]

“I would advise my client, the mayor, to NOT confess that he’s on the take.”

[@CaptainPanick]

John, thanks for being a real reporter in a world full of keyboard warriors. It's tough asking the hard questions while being treated like dirt by what seems to be not such honest people.

[@3Trin3]

Yes, thank you John but don't take it personally. This council treats everyone like dirt!

[@MichaelShatravka]

Hudson County, NJ is the definition of corruption.

[@itinkle]

Excellent video here. What you always want is for the person you are asking questions to, to decline to answer softball questions. “Are you on the take” is the easiest question that requires no lawyer. The moment someone hesitates for a split second, you have your answer. The lawyer didn’t want him to say anything because it was being recorded. If he said no and was lying, there was video evidence that would screw him over. However, this video is just that. Any reasonable judge would see this for what it really is. A confession without saying the exact words.

[@anti-corndoctor2125]

“Are you on the take?” Should have been an easy no, of course not.

[@hfarthingt]

By saying no he would be admitting there is a take (bribe), so um no it isn’t an easy no, of course not. . . More like, no, there is no take so I could not be in on one.

[@hfarthingt]

@@user-io4sr7vg1v makes sense if you look at the words of the question...To me and maybe 3 others who liked the response :P

[@thefirehawk1495]

@@hfarthingt No, it's not. Are you on the take means are you being bribed, and if he isn't the answer is no. Also your answer of "there is no take" is ridiculous because if he isn't on the take how the fuck does he even know if there is one or not.

[@okcrc]

Government corruption should be considered the highest of crimes! It's victims are literally everyone that they are intrusted to serve. Why not make corruption crimes carry the harshest of penalties and carry a lifelong ban from future public service. Create a true deterrent for this kind of behavior. Let it be known up front that choosing a life as a politician carries a much higher risk of long prison sentences if you decide to break the law.

[@DaiQibao]

Cheng Kejie, the former vice chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, the body which runs parliament, was executed. He was convicted in July of taking $5 million in bribes, and executed after the Supreme People’s Court approved his death sentence on Sept. 7. *Execution for government corruption works.*

[@okcrc]

Edward Hamilton I couldn't agree more.

[@songboat]

I want compensated for my damages my attack was brutal, terrorist acts.

[@emmanuelgutierrez8616]

This is the only resource that speaks of this. I thinks it's true so that means, no one else was balzy enough to take this on.

[@jammingalways]

EVERYONE should be supporting Stossel! He is the LAST of a dying breed!

[@DJLuckeyLu]

Corruption in New Jersey? Say it ain't so!

[@jays106]

😂😂

[@Tony-ex2rm]

Corruption everywhere because there are no consequences.

[@AnonURnot]

LUCY LOVE I expect the conservatives to be just as corrupt if not more. And my expectations are reality. Stop drinking the kool aid. Sheeple.

[@jimmydog3770]

Do you know what the difference is between someone robbing you with a gun and a politician robbing taxpayers with their position. One goes to jail

[@hint0122]

And the politicans have the people with guns telling us what to do

[@drmachinewerke1]

You pay the politicians

[@dennismevis8892]

Jimmy dog Exactly

[@tor9885]

In the first case you can defend

[@informedamerica]

A corrupt politician? In NJ? Shocking! A perfect candidate for the US Congress or Senate

[@raphaelrae8186]

Their avoidance to answer means YES. John should have taken their objectionable responses as yeses.

[@T_1357_F]

That's amazing... Guess if they are ever tried for corruption they will plead the 5th, under advice of council of course.

[@ninajefferson9743]

Its thhe same corrupt judges that'll be tring there caae.

[@redroofretriever]

Obvious you struck a nerve, and crooked is not just underlying, it's right in your face, and they don't care. Expose these bastards for everything they do. Thank you John for posting. Time to drain the Jersey swamp.

[@800lbgrila]

RedRoofRetriever Where's Sessions on this?

[@Danny-cg8dj]

I hope they have to answer the questions in court! We will be watching!!!!! The Mayor's lawyer was squirming big time and eventually should be disbarred, after he is found guilty of corruption!!!!!!

[@robertludwig978]

"All politics is local" - now I understand that reality; It seems that the rot and criminality go right down to local government!!