De Blasio fined historic $475K for misusing city resources during failed presidential run.

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has been fined $474,794 by the city's Conflicts of Interest Board for using an NYPD security detail during his 2019 presidential campaign. The fine includes compensating the city for police officers' travel expenses and a $155,000 fine, the largest ever issued by COIB. De Blasio filed a lawsuit in response, claiming that the ruling was illegal and could put elected officials in danger. The COIB had previously advised de Blasio against billing the city for travel costs, but he went on 31 out-of-state campaign trips, racking up $319,794 in costs.