Career As Assistant United States Attorney
Lesko served as Deputy Chief of the Long Island Criminal Division, where he ran the U.S. Attorney's Office on Long Island leading all federal investigations and prosecutions in Brookhaven.
Some of his successful cases as Lead Prosecutor include:
- Muttontown Slavery Case − a Muttontown couple were found guilty of abusing two Indonesian women and holding them as slaves in their home.
- The Lawrence Aviation Environmental Pollution Case - The leadership of Lawrence Aviation Incorporated was convicted for dumping 12 tons of hazardous waste into the ground of Port Jefferson Station, New York.
- The Symbol Technologies Fraud Case − Virtually all of the company's senior management were found to be involved.
- A racketeering case involving the murder of an innocent man by gang members.
Mark also has overseen and managed the federal prosecutions leading to conviction in:
- The "Asphalt Cartel" Case − Involving the owners of major asphalt companies in Suffolk County for conspiracy to rig bids.
- The prosecution of officials of the William Floyd School District for tax evasion.
- The conviction of a sitting New York State Judge.
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