Former NASA SES Employee Pleads Guilty To Conflict Of Interest Violation “Acting United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III announces that Edward J. Mango, (52, Orlando) today pleaded guilty to an Information charging him with acting in his official capacity while having a financial conflict of interest, a felony. Mango faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.” OPM Frequently […]
Keith’s update: This court document (actually it is two documents) contains the details of what Ed Mango’s case is all about including his plea agreement. Former head of NASA’s Commercial Crew program faces federal charge, Florida Today “After stepping down last month as the head of NASAs Commercial Crew Program, Ed Mango has pleaded guilty to a federal felony charge that he improperly intervened to help a colleague to whom […]
Keith’s 28 Oct note: Sources report that Ed Mango has resigned as head of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. Kathy Leuders, the current Deputy Program Manager, will be taking over for Mango. She has the support and respect of all the companies, NASA, and the Administration. This management change will renew the tug of war between JSC and KSC over where this program should actually be managed. Keith’s 29 Oct update […]