This happened today in a Texas court (story below). The noose is tightening on DeLay's TRM-PAC and the theives of democracy! Note that DeLay as an INDIVIDUAL still got off scott-free. That's why we need to push on the House Ethics Committee complaint.
http://bell.house.gov/HoR/TX25/Hidden+Content/Ethics+Investigation.htm-Peace!
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DETAILS OF INDICTMENTS
Earle says investigation is ongoing
Here are some of the specifics of today's series of 32 indictments
First degree felony indictments for money laundering to Texans for a
Republican Majority director John Colyandro and Majority Leader Tom
Delay's political operative Jim Ellis.
In addition, Colyandro received thirteen indictments for unlawfully
accepting corporate contributions
Republican fundraiser Warren Robold is charged in nine indictments with accepting illegal corporate contributions -- a third degree felony.
Eight out-of-state corporations were indicted for third degree felonies -- making prohibited political contributions
Questera Corp of Charlottesville, West Virginia -- two indictments for two $25,000 contributions
Westar of Topeka, Kansas for $25,000
Diversified Collection Services of San Leandro, CA -- $50,000
Sears Roebuck of Illinois -- $25,000
The Williams Companies of Tulsa Oklahoma -- $25,000
Bacardi USA of Miami, Florida-- $20,000
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, of Lebanon, Tennessee -- $25,000
Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care Corp -- $100,000
The allegedly illegal money received by Colyandro other than those
referenced above came from
El Paso Energy Service -- $50,000
Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railway--two contributions totaling
$26,000
Reliant Resources -- $25,000
AT&T -$20,000
Corporations convicted of a third degree felony face fines up to
$20,000. If money was gained by the corporation as a result of the contribution, fines can be levied up to the amount of the benefit.
First degree felonies can result in 5-99 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000
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