Wright guilty of obstruction of justice
Thursday, August 28th, 2008
By Staff
RALEIGH - Former state Rep. Thomas Wright has become the latest public figure in North Carolina convicted of violating campaign finance laws.
A Wake County jury found the Wilmington Democrat guilty Wednesday of obstruction of justice related to a number of campaign irregularities. Investigators say he failed to report $150,000 in campaign contributions over six years, pocketing most of the money for himself.
The case represents the most recent example of public corruption in the state capital.
Wake District Attorney Colon Willoughby said the case highlights the need for change. "Our campaign finance laws cry out for some overhaul," he said.
Most campaign finance law violations are misdemeanors under state law. Willoughby called for more tools for prosecutors, such as the ability to convene an investigative grand jury. He said the penalties should be more severe.(more…)
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