Hearing about his struggles against the KKK rally in Danbury, and his stance about racial integration (no one benefits when we pick on a group of people) was inspiring to see. He did well explaining what his role as the Mayor was in Danbury, and he expressed his ideas in a very matter-of-fact sort of manner. He was very easy to like; he presented his faults and trials that made him seem human enough to empathize with, yet strong enough to command.
And then, of course, the corruption charges. Taking money from mall revenues, and all sorts of different characters. Money that he isn't allowed to take.
" Dyer was indicted in 1989. The indictment included one count of racketeering, under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1962(c) (1988); two counts of extortion, under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1951 (1988); and four counts of willfully filing false tax returns for the years 1983 through 1986, under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 7206(1) (1988)."
And he got off on all of them, except a tax filing charge. The judge reportedly said something along the lines of "This should not be a proud victory for you". He spent six months in prison, and five years on probation.
You know; sometimes, not trusting anyone works out. He looked like such a nice guy. I feel like somewhat of a coward for not inquiring about it; he certainly wasn't going to talk about any of it on his own, but it wasn't a battle I would have won. He's certainly good at what he does- the public speaking portion of it, anyways.
