Richard E. Schermerhorn
Richard E. Schermerhorn | |
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| Member of the New York State Senate | |
| In office January 1, 1971 – December 31, 1988 | |
| Preceded by | D. Clinton Dominick III |
| Succeeded by | E. Arthur Gray |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | October 29, 1927 Albany, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 21, 1995 (aged 67) Newburgh, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Connie Edwards |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School Albany Military Academy |
| Alma mater | Bryant University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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Richard Edward Schermerhorn (October 29, 1927 – June 21, 1995) was an American politician from New York. A vocal anti-abortionist, Schermerhorn served in the New York State Senate from 1971 to 1988.
In 1987, Schermerhorn was accused of taking a mafia bribe, which was downgraded to an undeclared campaign contribution. In 1988, he was indicted for fraud, tax evasion, and obstruction of justice, and subsequently lost his bid for reelection. In 1989, Schermerhorn was acquitted on the fraud charges, but was convicted of tax evasion and sentenced to a year and a half in jail and two years' probation. Schermerhorn was released in 1991.
After serving his prison term, Schermerhorn became a lobbyist in the state capital of Albany.