Governor Cuomo Sought Additional $1 Billion From BNP Deal

Just a few days before U.S. authorities reached a landmark $8.97 billion settlement in connection with BNP Paribas SA (EPA:BNP) (OTCMKTS:BNPQY)’s allegedly evading U.S. sanctions on Somalia and Iran, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo intervened to ensure that the state government got a much bigger share in the kitty. Citing people familiar with the matter, Reuters reports that the New York Governor called the Manhattan District attorney, Cyrus Vance, and sought a big chunk for the state’s coffers. BNP agreed to pay over $8 billion As reported in June, France’s largest bank pleaded guilty to two criminal charges and agreed to pay a fine of…