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Adam Clayton Powell IV Explains Why He Predicted Prison For Mayor Bloomberg

Former Assemblyman Adam Clayton Powell IV told The Politicker he doesn't really think Mayor Bloomberg will go to jail, but he's still outraged about the maneuvers the mayor made to secure a third term. Mr. Powell also discussed his future political plans.

Last week, Mr. Powell said Mayor Bloomberg would be sent to prison in an El Diario roundup of year-end political predictions. "Bloomberg won’t finish his third term. He’ll be charged and sent to jail, and Bill Thompson will win a special election for mayor," Mr. Powell said in remarks translated from the original Spanish.

Mr. Powell clarified his comments in a conversation with The Politicker this afternoon.

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Adam Clayton Powell IV Predicts Prison For Mayor Bloomberg

Former Assemblyman Adam Clayton Powell IV doesn't think it will be a good year for Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Mr. Powell gave his grim prognosis after El Diario columnist Roberto Perez asked him and other local politicians to give their predictions for 2012. ""Bloomberg no terminará su tercer término. Será acusado y enviado a la cárcel y Bill Thompson ganará una elección especial de alcalde", Mr. Powell said, or in other words: Bloomberg won't finish his third term. He'll be charged and sent to jail, and Bill Thompson will win a special election for mayor. Read More