Former Mayor Bill de Blasio has reached a settlement to pay $329,000 in restitution and fines for improperly using NYPD security details during his 2020 presidential campaign. Despite being informed that the city would not cover these expenses, de Blasio billed the city for at least ten officers for security at 31 campaign events. His legal challenge against the Conflict of Interest Boardâs fines was dismissed, with the judge labeling his arguments as meritless. The settlement allows for reduced fines if payments are made on time, reflecting financial struggles he faces.
Former Mayor Bill de Blasio has agreed to pay $329,000 in restitution and fines due to his misuse of NYPD security for personal campaign events in 2020.
The COIB fined de Blasio for improper use of police resources, a decision he challenged in court claiming First Amendment violations, which was dismissed.
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