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De Blasio Fined Record $475K for Misusing NYPD During Presidential Campaign

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has been ordered by the Conflicts of Interest Board to reimburse the city nearly $320,000 and pay a $155,000 fine for bringing his security detail on trips during his failed presidential campaign. The city spent $319,794.20 in travel-related costs for members of his security detail to accompany either him or his wife on 31 out-of-state trips related to the campaign. The board ordered the former mayor to repay the expenses borne by the city and fined him $5,000 for each out-of-state trip.

via The New York Times|

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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.

via POLITICO|

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