Lobbyist’s Political Fundraising Paid For Mistress’s Gifts, Kids’ School Fees, Say Feds
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on October 5th, 2009 4:45 am by HL
Lobbyist’s Political Fundraising Paid For Mistress’s Gifts, Kids’ School Fees, Say Feds
Alan Mendelsohn, a Florida lobbyist, ran a scheme in which he raised money through political contributions and lobbyist fees, then diverted that money to personal expenses while avoiding lobbying disclosure rules, says prosecutors. Mendelsohn pleaded not guilty today.
Flouting Lobbying Ban, Ensign Helped Hampton Clients: Report
A lengthy New York Times report finds that John Ensign several times acted to help clients of Doug Hampton, his mistress’s husband, after Hampton had left Ensign’s office — an apparent violation of lobbying rules.
“Captain” Michael? APF Official Admits Title Is Bogus
Michael Hilton, the American Police Force official with a long criminal record and a history of alcoholism, has admitted that although he uses the title of “captain,” it doesn’t refer to a military rank.