List of 1960s American state and local politicians convicted of crimes

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This list includes American politicians at the state and local levels who have been convicted of felony crimes committed while in office by decade; this list encompasses the 1960s.

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At the bottom of the article are links to related articles which deal with politicians who are involved in federal scandals (political and sexual), as well as differentiating among federal, state and local convictions. Also excluded are crimes which occur outside the politician's tenure in office unless they specifically stem from acts during his time of service.

Entries are arranged by date, from most current to less recent, and by state.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

Alabama

California

Local

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Local

New Jersey

New York

Oklahoma

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Federal politicians:

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References

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  6. ↑ Barnes, Bart (October 15, 1988). "Ex-Md. House Speaker A. Gordon Boone Dies". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  7. ↑ Negri, Gloria (September 29, 1965). "4 Councilors Guilty of Bribes, Conspiracy". The Boston Globe.
  8. ↑ "Louis C. Miriani, 90, Former Detroit Mayor". The New York Times. October 21, 1987.
  9. ↑ "The story of the Assemblyman who got caught stealing an air conditioner". The New York Observer. May 7, 2009. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
  10. ↑ "State v. Epstein". Justia Law. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Mintz dies" (PDF). Herald Statesman (Yonkers, N.Y.). Associated Press. March 25, 1966.
  12. ↑ "Assemblyman Faces Bribe‐Inquiry Writ". The New York Times. August 15, 1964. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
  13. ↑ "Politicians who Died in Prison or Captivity". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
  14. ↑ Ex-State Senator Is Fined $5,000 in Tax Evasion Case in The New York Times on June 23, 1962 (subscription required)
  15. ↑ "Scandal Shakes Oklahoma Court". The New York Times. July 19, 1964. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  16. ↑ Langenkamp, Dobie (January 12, 1997). "Impeachment Culmination of Corrupt Era // Supreme Court Scandal Led to Judicial Reform" . Retrieved November 8, 2018.
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