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torsdag, november 25, 2010

Jury convicts DeLay in money-laundering trial




A jury in Texas has convicted former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay on charges he illegally funneled corporate money to Texas candidates in 2002.
DeLay was once one of the most powerful Republicans in Congress. He now faces up to life in prison.


Jurors in Austin deliberated for 19 hours before returning guilty verdicts today on charges of money-laundering and conspiracy to commit money-laundering.

Prosecutors say the former Houston-area congressman used his political action committee to illegally channel $190,000 in corporate donations into Texas legislative races through a money swap.
DeLay and his attorneys maintained no corporate funds went to Texas candidates and the money swap was legal.

More at   http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-delay-verdict-20101125,0,1554584.story

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