Bernie Alimenti was a city councilman in Fort Myers, Florida. He offered to help a woman move from one public housing apartment to another in exchange for sex. She was an informant and the conversation was taped. He was arrested and charged with influence-peddling for sex. Prosecutors asked for a year in prison, but the judge gave him five years probation and community service.
- Tampa Bay Times: City Council member arrested on sex charge
- Orlando Sentinel: Fort Myers official charged with soliciting sexual favors
Fort Myers, Florida · Tuesday, July 23, 1996
