The Corruption of Fossella

Fossella fesses to 'mistakes', via the New York Daily News

Ian Stirton of the Federal Election Commission declined to say whether the agency would look into Fossella's behavior, but said that in general investigators often probe improper, personal use of campaign funds.

Stirton said violators could face penalties of thousands of dollars. He also said the Justice Department could open a criminal probe because putting campaign donations to personal use is a crime.