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In case you are wondering, F.
James Germano, the former North Greenbush political boss, is still in hot water
in Florida.
According to records from the Indian
River County Court Clerk, Germano’s trial date was postponed again from May 5
to June 2. The now 85-year-old was initially slated for trial on April 7.
In one of the most bizarre stories
I have ever covered, Germano was arrested in November, 2012 for allegedly offering a
12-year-old boy $50 for sex. The boy, who was waiting at a bus stop near his
Vero Beach home, called him mother. When she showed up, Germano allegedly
solicited her for sex too.
The charges of felony procuring a
minor for prostitution and two misdemeanor stalking charges were dropped, but
he was later re-arrested for felony charge of lewd and lascivious behavior and
the initial misdemeanor count of solicitation for prostitution still stands. He
is free on $65,000 bail pending his trial. The fact it’s been going on for so
long, with the trial postponed twice, tells me the two sides can’t
agree on a plea deal which probably doesn’t bode well for Germano. I'm guessing Florida authorities have yet to acquire a taste for Germano's charm.
The story caps off what can only
be defined as a colorful career. Germano ruled all things political in North
Greenbush with an iron fist for decades until he was indicted along with former
Rensselaer County Executive Henry Zwack for attempting to circumvent Civil Service
law in exchange for political favors. All five defendants were acquitted in 2002.
What makes the solicitation story
so bizarre is Germano could be cast as a Sporanos extra. Or, better put, the
Sopranos extras could have taken lessons from the tough talking Italian politico
- he wasn’t just playing a part. He is one of the legendary politicos in and
around Rensselaer County, not only for his tireless work ethic but just because
he is Jimmy Germano.
For example, when Rensselaer County
Democratic Chairman Ed McDonough Sr. stepped down because of his own criminal
problems, the
re was a skirmish over who would replace him.
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| GERMANO ON TRIAL IN 2002/ TIMES UNION PHOTO |
Germano thought he was the heir apparent
but Doreen Connolly had a different idea and thought the title should be hers.
Germano, never on to follow rules all that closely, brushed her aside,
determined he was chair and declared himself so.
The committee didn’t like that
much and there was a bunch of behind-the-scenes maneuvering going on. One
member, who was trying to keep a semblance of decorum, attempted to explain to Germano how the party should avoid becoming a Banana Republic. Germano took offense and asked with a unique
mix of innocence and fury: “Did you just call me an ape?”
During the meeting where the committee
eventually voted Connolly chair, one of her supporters said from the floor he would not allow the party
to be taken over by a “thug.” Germano stood and calmly said: “If you call me a thug
again, I’m gonna break your fu$#&ing knees.”
Classic.
When will dunne trial comnence?
ReplyDeleteNice job Felix. Now say a few words about the fine work the Mafia is doing.
ReplyDeleteThe "legit mob" makes you an offer you can't refuse, Germano's makes you an offer you can't understand.Good luck in prison, F. James. Love home, .................Bluce Ree
ReplyDeleteLooks like Doherty was schooled well under the tutelage of Mr. Dunne. According to the TU it is "punishment" time as Bob goes after select city employees.
ReplyDeleteCalling Mr Doherty...your room at the manor is ready.
DeleteHas the HIPAA investigation concluded yet?
ReplyDeleteHave the feds spoken to you yet? You were the douc*e bag committing them...
Delete@1:51 lets talk about this and see if we can come up with an amicable solution to avoid taking such drastic measures.
ReplyDeleteIn the mugshot photo above, are you sure it isn't a picture of Jobba the Hut with a sunburn ?
ReplyDeleteSo let me get this straight, is Big Jim actually playing the part of Vito the Gay guy on the Soprano's? He really is handsome in that mug shot.
ReplyDeleteMike Mazurki has returned from the grave!
ReplyDeleteAs a person who had the ....pleasure of spending some time with good ol’ Felix and enduring his charm and wit, I can attest to the fact he he often expressed a great disdain for people of color and of non-hetero orientations. Me thinketh he doth protest too much....Calvin Spaulding
ReplyDeleteHe also despises the Irish. Actually, he doesn't like anyone who is not Italian. I speak from years of listening to his rambling criticism and unyielding greed.
DeleteHe also despises anyone who he perceives as not being "His" kind of eye-talian.......................Calvin Spaulding
DeleteLooks like dr death
ReplyDeleteJim Germano is a thug. Anyone who came in contact with him knows that. I as one have know respect and do like him whats so ever and he deserves to be in jail but with that said he is not one to try and pick up little boys. the boys mother yes but not little boys.
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