William Boyland
William F. Boyland, Jr. is a former Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 55 from 2003 to March 6, 2014.
He was removed from office on March 6, 2014 after being convicted of 21 counts of bribery, extortion conspiracy, attempted extortion and theft.[1] To learn more, click here.
Biography
Boyland earned his B.S. from Virginia State University. His professional experience includes being an intern for United States Congressmen Major Owens, an intern for United States Congressman "Ed" Towns and a staff member for Commonwealth of Virginia Governor Douglas Wilder.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Boyland served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Aging |
| • Banks |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Housing |
| • Local Governments |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Boyland served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Aging |
| • Banks |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Housing |
| • Local Governments |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Boyland served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Aging |
| • Banks |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Housing |
| • Local Governments |
Elections
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Boyland ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 55. He defeated Nathan Bradley, Anthony T. Jones, Christopher J. Durosinmi, Roy Antoine, Anthony L. Herbert and David R. Miller in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He defeated Jonathan H. Anderson and Bilal Malik in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  William Boyland Incumbent |
95% | 30,847 | |
| Republican | Jonathan H. Anderson | 2% | 656 | |
| Independence | Bilal Malik | 3% | 979 | |
| Total Votes | 32,482 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
William Boyland, Jr. Incumbent |
37% | 1,595 |
| Anthony Jones | 14.8% | 638 |
| Roy Antoine | 13.1% | 564 |
| Anthony Herbert | 11.8% | 510 |
| Nathan Bradley | 11.8% | 509 |
| David Miller | 6.7% | 289 |
| Christopher Durosinmi | 4.8% | 207 |
| Total Votes | 4,312 | |
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Boyland ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Robert Marshall (R) in the general election on November 2.[6] In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, he ran on the Working Families ticket.
| New York State Assembly, District 55 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| William Boyland (D)
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15,332 | |||
| Robert Marshall (R) | 543 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Boyland won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 55, defeating opponent Jonathan Anderson (R).
Boyland raised $0 for his campaign while Anderson raised $0.[7]
| New York State Assembly, District 55 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| William Boyland (D)
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27,326 | |||
| Jonathan Anderson (R) | 516 | |||
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2013
In 2013, the 200th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 9 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the 199th New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 4 to June 22, 2012.
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2011
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In 2011, the 199th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 5 to June 20, 2011.
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Noteworthy events
2011 - 2014 criminal investigations
On March 10, 2011, federal authorities brought charges against Boyland as the result of an FBI investigation. Charges were also filed against state Senator Carl Kruger and six others.[8]
The complaint accused David Rosen of MediSys Health Systems and Robert Aquino of Parkway Hospital of allegedly trying to bribe Kruger in return for getting a proposed merger passed, while Boyland was accused of accepting a no-show job for his role in the deal.[9][10] Boyland was acquitted of the charges on November 10, 2011.[11]
On November 29, 2011, Boyland was arrested on federal bribery charges that alleged he solicited over $250,000 in bribes from undercover FBI agents, some of which he intended to use to pay lawyers in his previous corruption case.[12] He pleaded not guilty to the charges on January 4, 2012.[13]
In June 2012, it was reported that Boyland was also under investigation by the Albany County District Attorney and state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli (D) for allegedly claiming taxpayer-funded reimbursement for fake expenses.[14]
On May 3, 2013, Boyland was charged with mail fraud conspiracy. The prosecution alleged Boyland put public funds into a nonprofit and then used that money to pay for events and goods promoting himself. On March 6, 2014, Boyland was convicted on all 21 counts of corruption.[15][16]
On September 17, 2015, Boyland was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison.[17] He was also ordered "to forfeit $169,410.14 and pay restitution in the amount of $71,339.66 to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and $84,270.48 to the New York State Office of the Aging."[18]
In February 2021, Boyland was granted a compassionate release to home confinement on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. On December 12, 2024, he was one of 1,583 people granted clemency by President Joe Biden.[19] For more information on executive clemency and presidential pardons, please click here.
External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ NY times, "Assemblyman Is Convicted in Second Corruption Trial," accessed March 7, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of William Boyland," accessed December 24, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate List for the September 13, 2012, State Primary Election," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official September 13, 2012, Primary Results," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ New York Times, "2 State Legislators Surrender in Corruption Case," March 10, 2011
- ↑ Wall Street Journal, "Eight Charged in Albany Bribery Scheme," March 10, 2011
- ↑ New York Times, "Hospital Executive Bribed 3 Lawmakers, Judge Is Told," July 25, 2011
- ↑ New York Times, "Jury Acquits Assemblyman of Conspiring to Take Bribes," November 10, 2011
- ↑ New York Times, "2nd Bribe Case for Lawmaker Just Acquitted," November 29, 2011
- ↑ New York Daily News, "Assemblyman Boyland pleads not guilty," January 4, 2012
- ↑ New York Daily News, "Democrat Boyland traveling under cloud," June 4, 2012
- ↑ politicker.com, "William Boyland Jr. Indicted Yet Again," May 3, 2013
- ↑ NY Daily News, "NY education official asks corrupt Assemblyman William Boyland Jr. get a ‘second chance’," accessed May 26, 2015
- ↑ NY Times, "William Boyland Jr., Ex-New York Assemblyman, Gets 14-Year Sentence for Corruption," accessed September 18, 2015
- ↑ United States Department of Justice, "Former New York State Assemblyman William F. Boyland, JR. Sentenced To 14 Years For Bribery, Fraud, Extortion, Conspiracy, And Theft," accessed September 18, 2015
- ↑ Daily News, “Convicted former Brooklyn Assemblyman William Boyland Jr. is on Biden’s clemency list" accessed December 19, 2024
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
New York Assembly District 55 2003–March 6, 2014 |
Succeeded by Latrice Walker (D) |
