Casmer P. Ogonowski

Casmer P. Ogonowski (March 4, 1923 January 10, 2012) was an American politician.

Casmer P. Ogonowski
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 3rd district
19th District (1969-1972)
In office
January 1, 1969  March 15, 1982
Personal details
Born(1923-03-04)March 4, 1923
Detroit, Michigan
DiedJanuary 10, 2012(2012-01-10) (aged 88)
Political partyDemocratic

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Ogonowski served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1969 until his resignation in 1982. He was a Democrat and Chairman of the state Liquor Control Commission. He was found guilty of two counts of extortion for demanding a $2000 bribe from a Detroit store owner in exchange for a liquor license and a lottery station. He was found guilty and sentenced to three years in prison. Convicted felons are not allowed to serve in the legislature, so he resigned his seat in March 1982.[1][2][3][4][5]

References

  1. Database
  2. Casmer P. Ogonowski-death notice
  3. 'Ogonowski pleas guilty,' Ironwood Daily Globe, February 17, 1982, pg. 2
  4. 'Ogonowski quits,' Marshall Daily Chronicle. March 9, 1982, pg. 2
  5. Toledo Blade | April 6, 1982 | Michigan Ex-Legislator Given 3 Years In Prison | Oganowski Pleaded Guilty To 2 U.S. Extortion Charges |
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