Hector Rosario, a former Nassau County officer, faces charges for his collusion with the Bonanno crime family. He allegedly accepted $1,500 monthly to assist organized crime by lying about illegal activities and staging phony police raids against rivals. Prosecutors argue that Rosario deceived the FBI over 30 times about his connections and actions, indicating he was not a true law enforcement officer but a facilitator for the mob. The case highlights the network of corruption within law enforcement and organized crime.
"He lied to hide information about illegal gambling and organized crime," Sherman said, adding that Rosario was a "cop in name only" and lied to the FBI more than 30 times.
"The Bonannos knew the defendant. They trusted him," Sherman said, adding the family knew he could be bought and had helped them slip the long arm of the law "time and time again."
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