Kate Cimini
@kate-cimini.bsky.social
Nutmegger. Investigative editor and reporter at The Baltimore Sun. Prev: The News-Press/Naples Daily News, The Salinas Californian, CalMatters. Send tips to kcimini at baltsun.com.
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December 2, 2024 at 4:02 PM
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November 25, 2024 at 9:36 PM
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An investigation of the LCSO contracts, however, turned up a number of highly-paid contractors, vague contract language, little accountability and even a contract issued to a fake name. The office gave no justification for their contractors’ employment.
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https://www.news-press.com/story/news/local/2024/11/01/lee-county-sheriffs-office-paid-over-1m-in-two-years-to-contractors/75456950007/
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November 25, 2024 at 9:36 PM
An investigation of the LCSO contracts, however, turned up a number of highly-paid contractors, vague contract language, little accountability and even a contract issued to a fake name. The office gave no justification for their contractors’ employment.
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The Lee Sheriff’s office has repeatedly called these accusations politically-motivated.
November 25, 2024 at 9:36 PM
The Lee Sheriff’s office has repeatedly called these accusations politically-motivated.
Marceno’s opponent also released video of Marceno accepting a stack of cash from Romano inside of Romano’s jewelry store, in June of 2024.
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https://www.news-press.com/story/news/local/2024/09/27/video-shows-lee-sheriff-carmine-marceno-accept-cash-from-former-consultant-now-accuser/75308210007/
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November 25, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Marceno’s opponent also released video of Marceno accepting a stack of cash from Romano inside of Romano’s jewelry store, in June of 2024.
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It also came out in September that Marceno had recently purchased a $600k condo in Sarasota, in cash. His financial disclosure from just 6 months earlier, however, did not show anywhere near that kind of purchasing power.
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https://www.news-press.com/story/news/local/2024/09/18/lee-sheriff-subject-of-ethics-complaint-purchased-600k-condo-in-cash/75262371007/
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November 25, 2024 at 9:36 PM
It also came out in September that Marceno had recently purchased a $600k condo in Sarasota, in cash. His financial disclosure from just 6 months earlier, however, did not show anywhere near that kind of purchasing power.
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Bank records, contracts and payment invoices show Romano was indeed a contractor for LCSO for 6 months in 2022, and was paid up to $5,700 a month as a “social media expert.”
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https://www.news-press.com/story/news/local/2024/09/18/lee-sheriffs-office-paid-ghost-employee-5700-a-month-for-no-work/75268226007/
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November 25, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Bank records, contracts and payment invoices show Romano was indeed a contractor for LCSO for 6 months in 2022, and was paid up to $5,700 a month as a “social media expert.”
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Romano also said he paid off tens of thousands of Marceno’s gambling debts, gifted Marceno expensive jewelry ($45,00 ring) and furniture (a piano) and that he himself had been paid up to $5,700 a month for little to no work at LCSO.
November 25, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Romano also said he paid off tens of thousands of Marceno’s gambling debts, gifted Marceno expensive jewelry ($45,00 ring) and furniture (a piano) and that he himself had been paid up to $5,700 a month for little to no work at LCSO.