New York experienced a bit of embarrassing governor troubles in recent years. 1st there was Eliot Spitzer and a call-girl scandal, now Gov. David Paterson is caught in another ethics web. The legally impaired politician had no qualms about taking comp passes for Game One of the 2009 World Series, despite the ethical questions doing so would create. As a result of the New York State Commission on Public Integrity, the move will cost the incumbent governor $ 62,125, about 30 times more than the tickets would have cost within the 1st place.
Yankees cherished by Paterson
The game at the Yankee Stadium between the Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies had Gov. David Paterson, two aides, Pateron's teenage son and his son's friend in attendance based on the NY commission. It’s clear that Paterson did not realize how it would look to the public when he abused the power he had like this. Paterson reportedly claimed that he had "always intended to pay for the tickets," but this testimony was refuted by Paterson’s staff, the New York Yankees baseball club, an independent handwriting expert and additional evidence that proves that Paterson didn’t even perform a ceremonial function at the game.
Governor Paterson wouldn't have been entitled to free passes even if he officially presented himself at the game. The Commission spoke about it. He said "the Governor’s false testimony is … evidence that he knew his conduct was unlawful." There was a violation of several New York State Laws. This was what the Commission's estimate did.
Governor Paterson getting fined
Governor Paterson got a $62,125 fine from the NY State Commission on Public Integrity. That $25,000 for violating Public Officers Law §73(5)(a), $25,000 for "violating Public Officers Law §73(5)(b) and $10,000 for violating "Public Officers Law §74(3)(d). He is even getting penalized $2,125 for the tickets. No other fines might be applied legally as the Commission tried to penalty under additional statutes.
Information from
New York Daily News
nydailynews.com/news/2010/02/09/2010-02-09_major_meltdown_in_albany_as_he_fends_off_rumors_of_scandal_patersons_increasingl.html
New York State Commission on Public Integrity
nyintegrity.org/pubs/2010/122010_press.html
Stepping over the line (Note: Video contains adult references)
youtube.com/watch?v=Ir5Cwc_TSlo
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