Geno Marconi Pleads Guilty to Crime, Resigns as Director of State Ports and Harbors

Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Geno Joseph Marconi today pleaded guilty to and was found guilty of one count of Driver Privacy Act Violation (RSA 260:14, IX(a)), a Class A misdemeanor crime.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Geno Marconi was sentenced to 30 days in the Rockingham County House of Corrections and a $2,000 fine. His incarceration is suspended for a period of one year with conditions that he be of good behavior, immediately resign his position as Director of the Division of Ports and Harbors and be prohibited from seeking or accepting any position with the Pease Development Authority.

"Public service is a privilege and a responsibility, not a right. Every public official must be held to a high standard and comply with the law," said Attorney General Formella. "This case demonstrates that accountability applies equally to all, regardless of position or relationship. The Department of Justice will continue to enforce the law fairly and independently to protect the public's trust in its State government."

While serving as Director of the Division of Ports and Harbors, Marconi intentionally and unlawfully disclosed information protected under the Driver Privacy Act, which limits access to certain motor vehicle records except as authorized by law. This case reinforces the Department's ongoing commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring integrity in State government.

The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant Attorney General Dan A. Jiménez and Assistant Attorney General Joe M. Fincham II of the Public Integrity Unit.