Corruption Figure to Appeal Denial of Permit
A strip club owner at the center of a federal probe into alleged public corruption will appeal the San Diego Police Department’s decision to deny a renewal of his nude-entertainment permit.
Michael Galardi, who owns strips clubs in San Diego and Las Vegas, has pleaded guilty to corruption charges and acknowledged making payments to three San Diego city councilmen in an effort to win political favors regarding his clubs. Last month, the Police Department rejected his request to renew the annual permit for his San Diego club.
Galardi, 41, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and racketeering in parallel corruption charges in Las Vegas and San Diego.
He has agreed to testify against other defendants, including his lobbyist Lance Malone; San Diego councilmen Ralph Inzunza, Charles Lewis and Michael Zucchet; and three Las Vegas politicians.
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