The New York Post reports that federal investigators have joined the probe of the relationship between former Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes and Mortimer Matz, co-founder of Nathan's hot dog eating contest who allegedly received $1.1 million from state funds (and chauffeuring by government employees) for serving as Hynes' political consultant. The New York Times claims that federal charges could result in a prison term for up to 10 years for Hynes; possible penalties for Matz are not listed.