Wright investigation wrap-up?

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:40:47 -0400

A criminal investigation into state Rep. Thomas Wright should be wrapped up by Oct. 1, a Wake County prosecutor said Tuesday.

Wright, a Wilmington Democrat close to former House Speaker Jim Black, is under investigation for what could be a fraudulent real estate deal, Sarah Ovaska reports.

"We do hope to have the investigative part done by Oct. 1," said David Sherlin, a Wake assistant district attorney.

The State Bureau of Investigation was asked to look into Wright's dealings by the Wake County District Attorney's Office, according to a search warrant made public this week but executed in June.

Wright's political future has been in jeopardy since this spring, when the State Board of Elections said that he failed to report more that $200,000 in political contribution and several leading Democrats called for his resignation.

Wright did not respond to calls seeking comment.

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