What felony did Leland Yee plead guilty to in 2015?
Tax Evasion
Racketeering
Forgery
Embezzlement
Answer
In 2015, Leland Yee, a former California State Senator, pleaded guilty to racketeering, admitting his involvement in a wide-ranging corruption scheme. The charges against Yee included bribery, money laundering, and trafficking in firearms. In exchange for his plea, Yee agreed to cooperate with authorities and provide information about the other individuals involved in the scheme. He was later sentenced to five years in federal prison.
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