Staten Island District Attorney Daniel Donovan has cleared state Independence Party Chairman Frank MacKay in an investigation that may have cost Donovan that party’s endorsement in the race for attorney general.
In a letter confirmed by his office Friday, the Republican prosecutor said he found “no credible evidence” to prompt charges against MacKay or his wife.
The probe involved a former Staten Island city councilman in a special election in a borough where the party is a major factor. His company lent $10,000 to a company run by MacKay’s wife, Kristin.
Donovan found the election was “nonpartisan” and there were no formal party endorsements, eliminating any possible quid pro quo.
Frank MacKay says the allegation arose from an internal party squabble.
Donovan removed himself from consideration for endorsement in July because of the investigation.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press