The group, which could accept
unlimited contributions because of its status, allegedly funneled money from wealthy donors into de Blasio's campaign coffers — avoiding campaign finance restrictions.
Gianaris, of Queens, insisted that
because Bruno is no longer an office holder or candidate, the money he gave to the Senate GOP's main campaign account should be considered a donation, not an
unlimited transfer, and capped at the legal $ 109,600
contribution limit.