New York Adult Entertainment: Fifth Official Resigns From NY Gov. Paterson’s Administration
The New York State Commission on Public Integrity said Paterson had not intended to pay for the tickets, costing $2,125 in total, in violation of gift rules for public officials.
Paterson is charged with violating two subsections of the gift ban, each of which carries a fine of up to $40,000. He is also charged with violating three sections of the ethics code, including one that carries a $10,000 penalty and prohibits the governor from using his office to secure unwarranted privileges.
New York’s first black governor, Paterson has denied any wrongdoing in both the controversy over the tickets and the domestic assault case. He has also dismissed continued calls for his resignation. He took office in March 2008 when he succeeded Eliot Spitzer, who resigned amid a prostitution scandal.