Rep. Thomas Wright pocketed $8,900 in corporate checks intended for a nonprofit, calling the money "sweat equity," according to papers filed Tuesday at the legislature.
On Oct. 5, the Wilmington Democrat was interviewed by SBI Special Agent Johnnie Umphlet about checks totaling $8,900 from Anheuser-Busch, AstraZeneca and AT&T to the Community's Health Foundation, which Wright ran.
Wright admitted that he received, signed and deposited the checks into his personal bank account, according to Umphlet.
"He called his reimbursement 'sweat equity,' " according to a witness list.
Other potential witnesses include an IRS employee and a Wilmington doctor. (Char-O)
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Re: Report: Wright took 'sweat equity'
When they get finished with him, he'll have the opportunity to earn some more sweat equity in Butner, NC.