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David Paterson Fine World Series - Oft-embattled New York Governor David Paterson came under fire earlier this year for receiving free tickets to Game 1 of the 2009 World Series. Though as the linked article points out, Paterson tried to defend himself by saying attending the game was part of his “official duties,” he had dubious evidence to back that up, and indeed, it wasn’t nearly enough – yesterday, a state ethics commission hit Paterson with a fine of over $62,000 for accepting the tickets. According to the AP’s report, via HuffPo, Paterson’s “official business” excuse was insufficient because 1) he “performed no ceremonial function,” and 2) even if he had, he still wouldn’t have been entitled to free tickets (though he and staff members apparently later paid for four of the tickets). David Paterson Fine World Series Apparently, Paterson avoided the harshest possible punishment (the NPR piece linked above said the fines could have totaled up to $90,000), but ledes like the ...