Nassau Co. executive Ed Mangano, wife, Oyster Bay supervisor indicted in federal bribery probe [View all]

CENTRAL ISLIP, Long Island (WABC) --
A federal corruption probe has led to an indictment against the Nassau County executive, his wife and the Town of Oyster Bay supervisor.

An indictment issued Thursday names Edward Mangano; his wife, Linda Mangano; and supervisor John Venditto.

Among other things, the indictment alleges a businessman-restaurateur who got "lucrative" government contracts paid Linda Mangano more than $450,000 "for performing little or no work."

Authorities allege that Edward Mangano and Venditto schemed "to solicit bribes and kickbacks" from the businessman. The charges include bribery, wire fraud, extortion and conspiracy to obstruct justice. If convicted, they could face up to 20 years in prison.

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