Former Newark Officer Admits Taking Nearly $100K In Bribes From Brothel Owners
A former Newark police officer admitted he took more than $100,000 in bribes from brothel owners as protection money, authorities said.
Julio I. Rivera, 50, of Old Bridge, pleaded guilty to two counts of a 14-count indictment, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said.
A brothel owner on Emmet and Lafayette streets in Newark gave cash to Rivera, who in exchange protected the establishments and others from police, according to an indictment filed in U.S. District Court in Newark.
The officer accepted between $40,000 and $95,000 from the owner, authorities said.
Payments from that owner began…
