Operation G-Sting, also called Strippergate, and referencing the G-String costume often worn by strippers and showgirls, was an FBI investigation into bribes and unreported campaign contributions taken by Clark County Commissioners in Clark County, Nevada (home of Las Vegas) and city council members in San Diego, California.
On February 20, 2003, FBI, DEA and IRS agents removed material and documents from the Crazy Horse Too as part of a lengthy criminal investigation.
As part of that investigation actors George Clooney, Robert De Niro, and Joe Pesci were interviewed.
As a part of the plea bargain Rick Rizzolo was ordered to sell the Crazy Horse Too within one year.
The investigation resulted in the convictions of 17 defendants including:[1] In San Diego, California, three city council members were accused of corruption: Ralph Inzunza, Michael Zucchet and Charles L. Lewis though Lewis died of unrelated health issues prior to trial.