| Prosecutors said James improperly steered properties to Riley, 38, and that she, with James' help, quickly resold them at much higher prices. |
Former Newark Mayor Sharpe James is scheduled to appear in federal court today for the first of two federal corruption trials. Jury selection will begin as the first 150 prospective jurors They are expected to be asked about issues ranging from newspaper reading habits and occupations to their views on race and extramarital affairs. ... Prosecutors said James improperly steered properties to Riley, 38, and that she, with James' help, quickly resold them at much higher prices. |