Fundraiser to testify about PAC at DeLay trial

[babylonsister]

Fundraiser to testify about PAC at DeLay trial
By JUAN A. LOZANO, Associated Press


Prosecutors expect the latest witness in former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay's money laundering trial to provide new insight into accusations the ex-lawmaker used his political action committee to illegally funnel $190,000 in corporate donations into Texas legislative races eight years ago.

Warren Robold was to resume testifying Thursday about his work as the fundraiser for DeLay's PAC.

Prosecutors allege DeLay and two associates -- Jim Ellis and John Colyandro -- illegally channeled the corporate money, which had been collected by DeLay's Texas PAC, through the Washington-based Republican National Committee. Under Texas law, corporate money cannot be directly used for political campaigns.

The money helped Republicans take control of the Texas House in 2002, prosecutors said. That majority allowed the GOP to push through a congressional redistricting plan engineered by DeLay that sent more Texas Republicans to Congress in 2004 and strengthened DeLay's political stature, prosecutors said.

DeLay, charged with money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering, has denied any wrongdoing. If convicted, he could face up to life in prison.

Robold, who briefly testified Wednesday, had been indicted on charges of accepting illegal corporate contributions in connection with the alleged scheme. Prosecutors said Robold's charges were dismissed earlier this year and he is not testifying as part of any agreement.

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http://www.salon.com/wires/us/2010/11/04/D9J95MI01_us_delay_trial/index.html

[Loki]

1. I would like to hear the most beautiful words in the world regarding Mr. Delay

and that is "Guilty on All Counts"

[babylonsister]

2. Me, too! nt

[JitterbugPerfume]

3. Delay is as guilty as sin