The Sharpe James Experience: Name That Party

Once again, the Star Ledger runs a story about former mayor Sharpe James and his corruption trial, and omits a key detail that always seems to be included when a member of the other political party is involved.

A parade of witnesses from City Hall is expected today in the federal corruption trial of former Newark Mayor Sharpe James.

As federal prosecutors continue into a third week pressing their case against James and Jersey City publicist Tamika Riley, they plan to call two city council members, a municipal court judge and two members of James' former security detail to testify.

Among those expected to take the witness stand is Municipal Court Judge Joanne Watson, a former business administrator and corporation counsel in the James administration. Two members of the former mayor's security detail -- city police officers Derrick Foster and Robert Moore -- are also on the list, said Assistant U.S. Attorney Judith Germano.

Councilmen Luis Quintana and Augusto Amador are also scheduled, she said.

Charged with conspiracy and fraud, James, 72, is accused of steering land deals to Riley, 38, who allegedly earned more than $600,000 by quickly reselling the properties without rehabilitating most of them as required by the terms of the contracts with the city. Riley is also charged with tax evasion.

For those who need a reminder, James is a Democrat.

UPDATE:
The Star Ledger isn't alone. Newhouse News Service also omits the party affiliation.