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New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin has resigned after a federal court announced charges of bribery and wire fraud against him Tuesday for procuring illicit campaign funds.

Benjamin surrendered to the FBI Tuesday morning. His case is being handled by the Southern District Court of New York.

"I have accepted Brian Benjamin's resignation effective immediately," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said. "While the legal process plays out, it is clear to both of us that he cannot continue to serve as Lieutenant Governor."

Benjamin, 45, of Harlem, was appointed as lieutenant governor in August 2021. He is being charged with one count of federal program bribery, one count of honest services wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit those offenses and two counts of falsification of records.

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