Maziarz was charged in late March after an investigation by state Attorney General Eric Scheiderman's office that also led to charges against his successor in the Senate, Robert Ortt (R-Niagara Falls). Ortt was accused of finding a no-show job for his wife to help pad his salary when he was mayor of North Tonawanda.Like Maziarz, he has denied any wrongdoing and has pleaded not guilty in court. Ortt said he has no plans to give up his seat.