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Easley got what he wanted

bniolet — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:35:39 -0400

Former Gov. Mike Easley's attorney said Easley got what he asked for in a referral to prosectors.

"I got what I asked for," said Thomas Hicks, an attorney for Easley

Hicks surprised the Board of Elections on Thursday by asking them to refer the case to the Wake County District Attorney. Board chairman Larry Leake mentioned Easley by name as someone who may have committed criminal acts.

Closing: Easley

bniolet — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:25:16 -0400

Former Gov. Mike Easley wants his case referred to the Wake County District Attorney.

Easley denies any wrong-doing, but wants a state prosecutor to review the case anyway.

"The fact of the matter is, no matter what happens, the public is going to question, 'Did Mike Easley slip one over on the board?'" Easley's attorney, Thomas Hicks said. "He's saying refer it."

A stimulus bill for lawyers

bniolet — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:21:52 -0400

There's a bad recession on, but there's a lot of billable hours being added up in the State Board of Elections hearing room.

Whatever comes of the Gov. Mike Easley hearings, the proceeding has given a boost to a bunch of lawyers.

Jim Cooney and Thomas Hicks

bniolet — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:05:55 -0400

Easley didn't ask for false filing

bniolet — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:44:02 -0400

Former Gov. Mike Easley never specifically asked McQueen Campbell to file false bills for flights.

Under cross-examination from Easley's lawyer, Thomas Hicks, Campbell testified that he "understood" that Easley wanted him to file the invoices to reimburse himself for
repairs done to Easley's Raleigh home.