David Paterson, New York Governor, Fined for Accepting Yankees Tickets

by FanHouse Staff

Filed under: Yankees

New York Gov. David Paterson was fined $62,125 by the state's ethics commission for accepting five free tickets to Game 1 of the 2009 World Series at Yankee Stadium.

Paterson testified before the Commission on Public Integrity that he planned to pay for the tickets, which were used by himself, his son, his son's friend and two aides. The commission found ample evidence to the contrary, based on testimony from his own staff and Yankees officials "not to mention common sense."

"The moral and ethical tone of any organization is set at the top," said commission chairman Michael Cherkasky. "Unfortunately, the governor set a totally inappropriate tone by his dishonest and unethical conduct. Such conduct cannot be tolerated by any New York State employee, particularly our governor."

Paterson still could face perjury charges for misleading investigators in the case.

 

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