Donations to Black ally under scrutiny
Saturday, March 31st, 2007
By Chris Fitzsimon
Records reveal unreported funds Mark Johnson, The Charlotte Observer RALEIGH - State officials are investigating the failure of N.C. Rep. Thomas Wright, a top lieutenant to former House Speaker Jim Black, to report more than $100,000 in campaign contributions since 1992.
A similar inquiry was conducted last year regarding former Rep. Michael Decker, another Black ally, who later pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges. He is scheduled to be sentenced next month.
The State Board of Elections is handling the criminal investigation of Wright.
It is a misdemeanor to intentionally fail to report a campaign contribution, and it is a felony — perjury — to knowingly submit a campaign report that is false. (more…)
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