Ex-Nassau Detective Faces Jury Deliberations Over Alleged Ties to Bonanno Crime Family

Hector Rosario is accused of obstructing justice and lying to the FBI while aiding the Bonanno family in shutting down rival gambling operations.

Hector Rosario, a former Nassau County detective, allegedly conducted fake raids and provided sensitive information to the Bonanno crime family over a decade.
Prosecutors claim Rosario received payments of $1,500 monthly and additional sums for aiding the mob in dominating Long Island's illegal gambling market.
The charges include obstruction of justice and lying to the FBI, which could lead to a combined maximum sentence of 25 years if convicted.
Defense attorneys argue that Rosario was unaware of federal investigations and accuse prosecutors of relying on unreliable testimony from cooperating mobsters.
Jury deliberations began Tuesday, with jurors requesting to review evidence, including recordings of Rosario's conversations with a Bonanno associate.