State Senator Thomas Libous has been found guilty of lying to FBI agents when they interviewed him in 2010.

The verdict in the federal trial in White Plains was announced Wednesday afternoon.

United States Attorney Preet Bhrara announced the indictment of Libous on July 1, 2014.

Libous had been questioned by the FBI agents who wanted to know about efforts he made to secure a job for his son, Matthew, at a Westchester County law firm.

Libous faces up to five years in prison for the conviction.

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