State Rep. Thomas Wright cited the Fifth Amendment today and said he will not testify in hearings into his campaign finances, Andy Curliss reports.

His lawyer, Christopher Brook, made the announcement to the State Board of Elections as the first day of hearings were underway. Brooks said Wright, a New Hanover County Democrat, was invoking his state and federal rights not to incriminate himself.

Brook’s announcement came after a former campaign official, Karen Davis, testified that checks bearing her signature and written to Wright did not appear to be signed by her.

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