Oyster Bay conspiracy and fraud indictments

Former Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto and six others were escorted to court in handcuffs after they surrendered to the Nassau County District Attorney's Office Thursday morning. Aside from Venditto, who was charged last year in the federal corruption case with Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, others named in the indictment include his former public works and parks commissioners, his campaign manager, an employee with the highway department, and a couple connected to the town. Charges include conspiracy, defrauding the government, and misconduct.