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Trenton mayor is indicted

NEWARK, N.J. - A federal grand jury has indicted the mayor of New Jersey's capital on corruption charges. Trenton Mayor Tony Mack, his brother, and an associate are accused in an eight-count indictment of extortion, bribery, and mail and wire fraud.

In this July 7, 2011 file photo, Trenton Mayor Tony Mack listens to a question in Trenton, N.J. Federal agents arrested Mack, along with his brother, Ralphiel, and convicted sex offender Joseph Giorgianni, Monday, Sept. 10. 2012 as part of an ongoing corruption investigation. Federal prosecutors allege Mack agreed to use his influence in connection with a proposed parking garage project. (AP Photo / Mel Evans, File)
In this July 7, 2011 file photo, Trenton Mayor Tony Mack listens to a question in Trenton, N.J. Federal agents arrested Mack, along with his brother, Ralphiel, and convicted sex offender Joseph Giorgianni, Monday, Sept. 10. 2012 as part of an ongoing corruption investigation. Federal prosecutors allege Mack agreed to use his influence in connection with a proposed parking garage project. (AP Photo / Mel Evans, File)Read more

NEWARK, N.J. - A federal grand jury has indicted the mayor of New Jersey's capital on corruption charges.

Trenton Mayor Tony Mack, his brother, and an associate are accused in an eight-count indictment of extortion, bribery, and mail and wire fraud.

The U.S. Attorney's Office said the charges are related to an alleged scheme to accept $119,000 in bribes in exchange for Mack's influence in the development of a garage on city-owned land.

The indictment was handed up Thursday in Trenton.

Mack has continued in his position despite a no-confidence vote by the City Council after his September arrest.

His attorney has said Mack is not guilty. An attorney for his brother, Ralphiel, says his client also is not guilty.