DOE Official Convicted of Taking Bribes to Serve Public School Students Contaminated Chicken

Eric Goldstein, a senior Department of Education food official, took money and allowed food with foreign objects like bone, metal, and plastic to be served in New York City school cafeterias in exchange for bribes.
Goldstein and the owners of Somma Food Group were convicted of conspiracy, wire fraud, bribery, and extortion for their role in the plot.
Evidence presented at trial showed a long-running scheme in which Goldstein promoted Somma's interests in exchange for money and investments.
Goldstein helped fast-track Somma to provide chicken tenders to schools and ignored complaints about contamination.
Goldstein faces up to 20 years in prison for his role in the corrupt deal that endangered children.