Samuel Rivera

Samuel Rivera (1946 – May 1, 2020) accident was an American politician and criminal. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He was Mayor of Passaic, New Jersey from 2001 until 2008. 

On September 6, 2007, Rivera was indicted and arrested on charges of accepting bribes.   Rivera pleaded guilty to attempted extortion and resigned. He was sentenced to 21 months in prison.Former Passaic mayor sentenced to 21 months  

Rivera died on May 1, 2020 of problems caused by multiple strokes, aged 73.

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