Operation G-Sting

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Operation G-Sting was an FBI probe into bribes and unreported campaign contributions taken by Clark County Commissioners in Clark County, Nevada and commissioners in San Diego, California. The scandal portion, was also known as strippergate, especially in San Diego. These bribes were from the same lobbyist, representing strip clubs.

A separate arms dealing investigation was also started after the Operation G-Sting investigation, it also ended around the same time as as the strip club investigation.

1 History
2 Main Players
3 See also
4 References

[edit] History

On February 20, 2003, FBI, DEA and IRS agents removed material and documents from the Crazy Horse Too as part of a lengthy criminal investigation. As part of that investigation George Clooney, Robert De Niro, and Joe Pesci were interviewed. Locally, the investigation became known as G-Sting. The case ended in 2006 when 17 defendants pleaded guilty to various offenses. As a part of the plea bargain Rick Rizzolo was ordered to sell the Crazy Horse within one year.

[edit] Main Players

Jack Galardi – Businessman and father of Michael
Michael Galardi – Strip club owner of Jaguars and Cheetah's strip clubs. Galardi admitted that he had paid various public officials between $200,000 and $400,000.^[1]
Lance Malone – Lobbyist, former county commissioner
Tony Montegna – Undercover informant, key witness
Rick Rizzolo – Strip club owner
Charles Tappe – Street arms dealer
John D'Intino – Strip club manager and friend of Jack Galardi

[edit] See also

Cheetah's - Galardi’s club
Crazy Horse Too - Rick Rizzolo's club

[edit] References

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