CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) - A judge has set a January 2018 trial date for a suburban New York county executive, his wife and a former town supervisor.
Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and Linda Mangano have pleaded not guilty to a 13-count indictment alleging extortion, bribery, fraud and obstruction.
Also charged is John Venditto, who resigned as Oyster Bay town supervisor after his arrest last year. He also has pleaded not guilty.
The indictment says Edward Mangano and Venditto received bribes and kickbacks for assisting in guaranteeing loans to a businessman. Linda Mangano is charged with accepting a $450,000 no-show job at the businessman’s restaurant, and lying to federal investigators.
The Manganos also are charged with accepting vacations and other gifts.
Mangano has not said if he will seek re-election this November.
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