He structured the cash transfers to avoid the reporting requirements. The Governor of New York - didn't know what the law said? He was really dumb.That's second-year law school stuff.
As I think you're insinuating, you can be damn sure he knew the law on this. Absofrigginlutely.
You forgot to mention that blood was not flowing to his brain when he made his decision. When it comes to sex and drugs, even some of the brainiest people make dumb decisions.
If I ever see Dick Grasso, I will buy him a drink in celebration.