Lawyer seeks new pension hearing

Cicilline is challenging the board’s decision

Updated: Thursday, 02 Jul 2009, 7:33 AM EDT
Published : Thursday, 02 Jul 2009, 7:32 AM EDT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A lawyer for Providence Mayor David Cicilline is asking a judge to hold a new hearing on the partial pension awarded to a former city official convicted of corruption.

Frank Corrente, a former top aide to ex-Providence Mayor Vincent “Buddy” Cianci, was awarded a partial pension by the city retirement board last year. He was convicted of corruption in 2002 after being caught on FBI surveillance tape accepting a cash bribe.

Cicilline, who succeeded Cianci, is challenging the board’s decision.

His attorney, Kelly Sheridan, told Superior Court Judge Michael Silverstein Wednesday that the board’s decision should be considered a recommendation and is subject to court review.

Sheridan requested a new hearing. Silverstein did not indicate when he would rule.

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