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October 03, 2005
Count #2--Money Laundering
Tom DeLay has been indicted on a new charge! The charge is MONEY LAUNDERING!
By APRIL CASTRO Associated Press Writer
AUSTIN — A Texas grand jury on Monday indicted U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay on a new charge of money laundering.
A different grand jury whose term ended last week indicted him on a conspiracy charge, forcing DeLay to temporarily step down as House majority leader.
Both indictments accuse DeLay and two political associates of conspiring to get around a state ban on corporate campaign contributions by funneling the money through the DeLay-founded Texans for a Republican Majority Political Action Committee to the Republican National Committee in Washington. The RNC then sent back like amounts to distribute to Texas candidates in 2002, the indictment alleges.
Description of Charge per Texas Penal Code
Of NOTE:
(e) An offense under this section is:
(1) a felony of the third degree if the value of the funds is $3,000 or more but less than $20,000;
(2) a felony of the second degree if the value of the funds is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000; or
(3) a felony of the first degree if the value of the funds is $100,000 or more.
Wasn't it $190,000? Does that mean he faces LIFE? Actually, if it is a first degree felony, 5 to 99.
Posted by Stace Medellin at October 3, 2005 05:19 PM | Permalink
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What's next for Tommy Boy...?
Can you say RICO?
I thought you could.
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at October 4, 2005 04:19 PM