Edward Mangano spent $200,000 in campaign funds on attorney

[TexasTowelie]

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, who is facing federal corruption charges, spent $200,000 in campaign funds last fall to pay his criminal defense attorney, according to campaign finance reports filed Tuesday with the state Board of Elections.

The payment from Friends of Ed Mangano to Garden City attorney Kevin Keating was dated Oct. 25, five days after Mangano was arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit bribery, fraud, extortion, and obstruction of justice.

Mangano, a Republican, has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors allege that he received bribes and kickbacks from a local restaurateur in exchange for benefits including a county contract.

Since 2015, Mangano has paid a total of $330,000 in campaign funds to Keating, records show. After raising $265,112 in the most recent filing period — covering July 12 to January 13 — Mangano has $1.2 million in cash on hand.

Read more: http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/edward-mangano-spent-200-000-in-campaign-funds-on-attorney-1.12972381

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

1. Um, I think you're forgetting something.

He's a Republican. They do not have to follow our silly laws! You know how if a Republican president does it, it's not illegal? Well, they've expanded that to all Rs, now. They can do whatever the fuck they want without fear. Who's gonna stop 'em?

[TexasTowelie]

2. Yes,

as I follow news stories around the country I find that of the politicians that allegedly violated laws that about 90% involved Republicans. Apparently they feel that by joining the club they also receive a "get out of jail free" card and advance to Go to collect $200 without having to paying either income tax or luxury tax.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

3. Yep, and since they felt that way before, just imagine how free they must now feel

to be ignore the laws.