Martínez would later testify having received cash and checks from contractors on behalf of Valentín.

In addition, the indictment charges that he illegally received more than $1.4 million from street-lighting contractors and other companies.

Everyone assumed that he no doubt received presents from contractors, a venerable custom for government officials with contracts to let.

Investigators were also looking at whether he received improper payments from electrical contractors.

The report also found that most states were satisfied with the help they had received from federal officials and private contractors in applying for grants.

Hardly any elected official in the city has not received some form of campaign contribution from builders, developers and contractors.

He specifically cited rules prohibiting the disclosure by Pentagon officials of confidential information received from contractors.

He received $102,700 from military contractors and a much more modest $84,997 from trade unions.

He also received significant financial help from contractors who do business with the city.

During that time, he admits having received checks and money from contractors on behalf of Valentín.