Lobbyist Robert Scott Gaddy was the second man arrested in connection with an alleged bribery scheme.

He is accused of willfully aiding and abetting bribes to state Assembly Member Joe Errigo, in order to influence him to introduce legislation aimed at obstructing a pending development project.

Law enforcement arrested Errigo in connection with the same scheme last month.

According to the complaint, an individual working with the FBI recorded conversations conspiring with Gaddy and Errigo and paid the two men a total of $10,500 over the course of several months.

Gaddy was originally approached about coordinating with another legislator, identified as "Member A," but the lobbyist suggested Errigo introduce the bill instead.

“The people of Western New York, like all our citizens, deserve to have representatives who act in the public’s interest, not for their own personal financial gain,” said U.S. Attorney General J.P. Kennedy.

"Member A" once again is not named, however the complaint does suggest he was the chairman of the Assembly Transportation committee and was ill for a good portion of last year, both would seem to point to longtime state legislator David Gantt to whom Gaddy has ties. He has denied any knowledge of the scheme and, for now, nobody other Errigo and Gaddy face charges.

Gaddy made his initial appearance Thursday and is due back in court in December for a status conference. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Gaddy also was arrested last year for an altercation with a columnist in Albany, ultimately pleading guilty to harassment.