State Senator John Sampson Found Guilty of Three Felony Counts

What a week in New York:

Sampson found guilty of two counts of lying to federal agents; one obstruction of justice count. Not guilty on six other counts.

— Bob Hardt (@bobhardt) July 24, 2015

God, I love New York: John Sampson is the second member of the #nysenate to forfeit his seat because of a felony conviction this week.

— Jimmy Vielkind (@JimmyVielkind) July 24, 2015

If you're thinking, well, Sampson's making out here because he walked on six of the counts, don't bet on it:

Heaviest guilty conviction for Sampson carries sentence of up to 20 years, @NY1 reports.

— Capitol Confidential (@TUCapCon) July 24, 2015

Finally, the lesson for the week?

Moral of the week kids, don't lie to the FBI

— Aaron Short (@aaronshortstory) July 24, 2015

Indeed, so often it isn't the initial crime that gets people, it's the lying and covering it up.

More as it comes in.