The cooperation with investigators of Rechnitz, a central figure in one of the half - dozen
continuing federal corruption investigations focused on NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's fund - raising, could have wide - ranging consequences for the mayor.
Not exact matches
As if to illustrate the findings of the State Integrity
Investigation, the
federal corruption trial of former state Senator Pedro Espada, Jr.,
continued this week, with Judge Frederic Block excoriating Espada's attorney for using questionable courtroom tactics, and with Espada characterized during trial as a «puppet master» for his alleged embezzlement of funds from the Soundview Healthcare Network.
The Nassau district attorney's
investigation is separate and not coordinated with a
continuing federal investigation into
corruption in Oyster Bay, the sources said.