New York Lawmakers chosing to distance themselves
from Detroit Syndicator with history breaking laws
Some of New York’s politicians have had their hands out and are blindly banking campaign contributions from Detroit casino syndicator Michael Malik; then, publicly supporting his Long Island gambling schemes. Reps. Carolyn McCarthy and Tim Bishop are two examples.
On the other hand, some elected officials, including New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, are onto his ways and this past year have rejected Malik’s money and association.
See where they stand:
Said “No” to Malik REJECTED Syndicator’s $$$ | Said “Yes” to Malik ACCEPTED Syndicator’s $$$ |
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SOURCES: transparencydata.com, fec.com, campaignmoney.com
For almost a decade Detroit gambling syndicator Mike Malik has financed and orchestrated efforts intended to win him (and Mrs. Marian Ilitch) the right to develop and run gambling halls in the New York City marketplace. He is using the Shinnecock Indian Nation to front his schemes. But he and his partners have dumped millions trying to influence politicians and win their favor. And all along he’s been expanding his resume as a notorious law-breaker.
In recent years, controversial Detroiter Michael J. Malik, Sr., has been:
- Tangled up in a federally prosecuted Ponzi scheme case, in partnership with the ringleader who is now a fugitive hiding out in Brazil, and forced to repay $170,000 obtained fraudulently.
- Found guilty and on probation for violating Arizona’s firearms laws.
- Found to have violated campaign finance laws repeatedly (2006 & 2009) and fined a total of $10,000+ for his actions.
- Denied a gaming license in Michigan; reportedly because the MGCB had concerns stemming from IRS tax issues and a domestic violence arrest for which Malik served on year’s probation after beating his then-girlfriend’s 12-year-old son.
Cuomo, Braunstein, Johnson & Klein decided to distance themselves from Malik given his controversial, law-breaking history.
See also:
See also:
- Scandal Continues to Plague Political and Lobbying Activities of Detroiters Bankrolling Shinnecock Casino Plans
- NY Governor Cuomo Latest To Reject Campaign Contributions from Ilitch Gambling Partner Michael Malik
- Questions Surrounding $15K Gov. Cuomo Accepted From Detroit Casino Syndicator
- NY Senators Return Michael Malik's Campaign Contributions
- Rep. Tim Bishop (D-NY) Caught Taking More Money from Notorious Law-Breaking Detroit Casino Syndicator
- Congressman Bishop Under Fire For Accepting Michael Malik's Contribution
- Ilitch affiliate retains former U.S. Senator Alfonse D'Amato's lobbying firm to push New York Casino plans for Shinnecock
- Shinnecock Casino Backers have dropped $117,500 on top-ranking NY Politicians
- Ilitch partner funneling thousands to influence Suffolk County Exec
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