Former NYC Mayor de Blasio Ordered to Pay Nearly $500K for Misusing Taxpayer Funds During Failed Presidential Run

De Blasio improperly used his government-issued security detail for campaign travel, racking up $320,000 in costs.
The city’s ethics board fined de Blasio $155,000, the largest fine in its history, for violating conflict of interest laws.
De Blasio disregarded the board’s warnings that using city resources for his campaign would be improper.
De Blasio has sued to overturn the ruling, arguing it threatens the security of elected officials.
The board investigated de Blasio’s misuse of funds for over a year before issuing its decision.