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William F. Boyland, Jr.
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 55th district |
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| In office 2003 – March 6, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | William F. Boyland |
| Succeeded by | Latrice Walker |
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| Born | September 9, 1970 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residences | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
William Frank Boyland Jr. is an American former politician from New York. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Boyland represented District 55 in Brooklyn in the New York State Assembly. He was first elected to this role in a special election held in 2003. He left his Assembly seat on March 6, 2014, due to serious legal issues.
About William F. Boyland Jr.
Before becoming a member of the Assembly, William F. Boyland Jr. gained experience in politics. He worked as an intern in the offices of several United States Congressmen. These included Edolphus Towns and Major Owens, who were also from Brooklyn.
A Family of Politicians
William F. Boyland Jr. comes from a family with a strong history in Brooklyn politics. His sister, Tracy L. Boyland, was a leader on the New York City Council. She was the Chairwoman of the Women's Issues Committee.
His uncle, Thomas S. Boyland, was also a member of the Assembly. He served from 1977 to 1982. William F. Boyland Jr.'s father, William F. Boyland Sr., held a seat in the New York State Assembly for two decades. When his father stepped down from the Assembly, William F. Boyland Jr. ran for the same seat. He won the election in 2003.
Legal Challenges and Outcome
In 2011, William F. Boyland Jr. faced legal challenges. He was involved in a federal case concerning public officials. Later that year, he was found not guilty of those specific charges.
However, shortly after, he faced new legal issues. Prosecutors claimed he had sought money unfairly. His chief of staff, Ry-Ann Hermon, was also involved in related charges.
In 2013, more charges were added against Boyland. These charges were related to how he handled travel expenses and public funds. He stated he was not guilty of these new charges.
On March 6, 2014, Boyland was found responsible for all 21 charges he faced. Because of this, he immediately lost his position in the Assembly. In September 2015, he received a sentence to serve time in federal prison.
As of August 2016, he was serving his sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution, Loretto. This is a low-security federal prison in Pennsylvania. On December 12, 2024, his sentence was changed by President Joe Biden. This allowed him and many others to be released into home detention. This was part of a program that helped people with a higher risk of health issues.
