Anthony Chiappone | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly for the 31st district | |
| In office January 13, 2004 – January 10, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Doria Elba Perez-Cinciarelli |
| Succeeded by | Charles T. Epps Jr. |
| In office January 8, 2008 – July 16, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Charles T. Epps Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Jason O'Donnell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 13, 1957 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Anthony Chiappone (born November 13, 1957, Brooklyn, New York) is an American Democratic Party politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly, where he represented the 31st Legislative District from 2004 to 2006 and again from 2008 until his resignation in 2010.[1]
In 2009, Chiappone and his wife Diane were indicted on charges of official misconduct and violating campaign finance laws. They originally pleaded not guilty to the charges.[2] In a plea agreement on June 25, 2010, Chiappone pleaded guilty to filing false campaign finance reports, and in exchange the charges against his wife were dropped.[3] As a result of his guilty plea, he was forced to give up his Assembly seat, officially resigning on July 16, 2010.[4]
- ^ "31st Dist: Democrat victories for Cunningham, Smith, Chiappone", The Star-Ledger, November 6, 2007. Accessed December 27, 2007.
- ^ Michaelangelo Conte (1 December 2009). "N.J. Assemblyman Anthony Chiappone, wife plead not guilty to corruption charges". New Jersey On-Line. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
- ^ Amy Sara Clark (26 June 2010). "Bayonne Assemblyman Anthony Chiappone pleads guilty to filing false campaign report; temporary replacement to serve until fall election". Jersey Journal. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
- ^ Al Sullivan (18 July 2010). "Assembly seat up for grabs". Hudson Reporter. Retrieved 9 April 2012.