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Title: Gov.'s former fundraiser admits to tax charges
Post by: bijou on January 17, 2009, 12:20:00 PM
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CHICAGO - Impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich's former chief fundraiser pleaded guilty Friday to obstructing federal tax collectors by using corporate funds and money from third parties to pay thousands of dollars in gambling debts and personal expenses.

Christopher G. Kelly, 50, a south suburban roofer who formerly headed the Friends of Rod Blagojevich campaign fund, also pleaded guilty to structuring financial transactions to hide them from the federal government.

In his 27-page plea agreement, Kelly admitted underreporting five years of income received by two businesses by a total of $496,358.

Kelly was a member of Blagojevich's inner circle as the governor set out on a course of corruption prosecutors say included using his office to squeeze companies and individuals seeking state business for campaign contributions and payoffs.



Kelly and convicted businessman Tony Rezko were among the closest advisers.

But Kelly is not accused of any involvement in the burgeoning political corruption case that has resulted in Rezko's conviction for influence-peddling and charges against Blagojevich that include scheming to sell or trade the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by Barack Obama's election as president.


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http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-illinoisgovernor-fund,0,1220241.story
Title: Re: Gov.'s former fundraiser admits to tax charges
Post by: Chris_ on January 17, 2009, 12:23:26 PM
The hits just keep on coming........just a matter of time until the Chicage Trib ties part of this to the "messiah"......

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Title: Re: Gov.'s former fundraiser admits to tax charges
Post by: bijou on January 17, 2009, 12:28:18 PM
The hits just keep on coming........just a matter of time until the Chicage Trib ties part of this to the "messiah"......

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I hope 'Fitz' isn't fired otherwise this whole investigation will be buried quickly.
Title: Re: Gov.'s former fundraiser admits to tax charges
Post by: Zeus on January 17, 2009, 12:29:01 PM
The hits just keep on coming........just a matter of time until the Chicage Trib ties part of this to the "messiah"......

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It has the appearance of "Guilt by association" but those appearances are happening way to frequently for it to be coincidence. It just defies the odds and flies in the face of high probability.
Title: Re: Gov.'s former fundraiser admits to tax charges
Post by: Baruch Menachem on January 17, 2009, 12:36:04 PM
I think it took at least a year before the Carter administration became this embarrassing.