[GregoryFul]

Nagin has admitted to the fraud. He explained that the pretense of having more cops on the force was to deter the criminals. He said that the payroll money was used for other good purposes - such as buying radios and equipment. (I guess it was federal aid earmarked to hire more cops).

[WatchOutForSnakes]

Well, not to be nit picky but he didn't admit to any fraud. I am aware that he admitted they inflated the numbers "to deter crime". Not sure that's how I would have handled things but if there is anything criminal in what they did then prosecute them. I have no problem with that. Believe me the Feds are looking hard at everything down here and if there is anything there they will go after it.