Ex-Montreal mayor Michael Applebaum found guilty on eight charges
MONTREAL — Michael Applebaum, the ex-interim Montreal mayor who vowed to clean up the scandal-plagued city during his tenure, was found guilty Thursday of eight of the 14 corruption-related charges against him.
A judge convicted the longtime local politician of fraud against the government, conspiracy to commit fraud, breach of trust and conspiracy to commit breach of trust.
Applebaum, 53, was acquitted on two charges, while four others were conditionally stayed because of the guilty verdicts on the more serious charges.
Applebaum, who had pleaded not guilty and had always maintained his innocence, left the courthouse without commenting.