Former Sen. Bob Torricelli is linked to a New York pension fund investigation, according to this Times report. Mr. Torricelli, who was forced to abandon his re-election bid for the Senate in 2002 amid an ethics scandal, is now a lobbyist. He did work from 2005 to 2008 for Searle & Company, a Connecticut investment […]
Category: New York
Choochgate Rolls On
New York State has taken action to ban intermediaries and lobbyists from getting involved with investments from New York State’s pension fund, according to this Times report. “Chooch” is a reference to the film whose producer is allegedly connected to the pension charges as described here. Auto task force chief Steven Rattner was a partner […]
News Bits
Former Ohio Attorney General was fined for improper use of campaign funds, according to this report. In New York, political advisor and fundraiser Henry “Hank” Morris was charged in an alleged kickback scheme involving pension funds. The SEC’s press release is here. The indictment is here.