Prosecutors say ex-mayor charged city for X-rated movies and more during hotel stay Former Newark Mayor Sharpe James Sharpe James billed the city for pornographic movies and body lotions at a Miami hotel, according to documents filed in federal court. James was indicted on corruption charges in July after 20 years as mayor. The government also alleges that James: --Chose which developers could buy property in Newark and rewarded those who gave him tickets to sporting events.....a developer was allowed in on a Newark land deal only if the person steered property outside the city to one of the mayor's...