Tag search result for: Gary Allen

Poole seeks later trial because of 'massive' federal records

bniolet — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:08:27 -0500

The federal government’s corruption case against Ruffin Poole, a longtime senior aide to former Gov. Mike Easley, is so massive that it would be unfair for a trial to take place as now scheduled in April, his lawyer argues in a new court filing.

Poole only recently began getting access to government files in the case, J. Andrew Curliss reports on the Investigations blog.

Wildlife group wants politics ferreted out

bniolet — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:49:57 -0500

A conservation group is asking Gov. Bev Perdue to investigate whether political campaign contributions and influence played a part in how members of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission got their seats.

Easley may testify today

bniolet — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:44:45 -0400

The State Board of Elections hearing is scheduled to resume at 9:30 a.m. Former Gov. Mike Easley is expected to testify.

News & Observer photojournalists Shawn Rocco and Chris Seward have produced a photo gallery from Tuesday's action.

Donor doesn't recall $50,000 checks

bniolet — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:29:02 -0400

Gary Allen, a developer, doesn't remember anything about writing two $50,000 checks to the N.C. Democratic Party.

Day 1 highlights

bniolet — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:06:42 -0400

The first day of the State Board of Elections hearing included plenty of big moments.

Here are four highlights of today's testimony.

HOUSE WORK: Gov. Mike Easley had problems with the renters in his Raleigh home. He asked his friend and political supporter, McQueen Campbell to take care of it. Twice Campbell fixed up the house at a cost of $11,000 or more. Campbell testified that when he asked Easley for money, he understood the governor wanted him to file a false invoice for a flight.

Wilson says party funneled checks

bniolet — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:26:12 -0400

A eastern North Carolina developer, fundraiser and Board of Transportation member testified that he gave checks to the Democratic Party that he expected to be in turn given to former Gov. Mike Easley's campaign.