Posted on 03/17/2009 9:40:36 AM PDT by NormsRevenge
SACRAMENTO—After an investigation that has spanned 4 1/2 years, federal prosecutors are racing the clock as they consider whether to bring corruption charges against a former lawmaker who was one of the state's most powerful political leaders.
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He also became one of the Capitol's most prolific fundraisers.
The intersection of power, political fundraising and business connections is what attracted an FBI inquiry into the dealings of the 63-year-old Perata, his family, political allies and campaign contributors.
Among the questions being pursued is whether Perata helped steer millions of dollars' worth of political consulting work to his family and friends, and whether they kicked some of the money back to him.
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What a country.
I would love to see Perata go to jail.
This guy strike me as our version of Murtha. Sometimes, there is no justice. *sigh*...
The question has been asked. The answer seems quite obvious.
Just like the Reid family and how many others in gubamint, huh?
I would hazard a guess that hundreds have been interviewed as a result of this drawn-out affair.
Seems a waste and only fair that a Grand Jury get a crack at what was found out.. or is this a case of Teflon Don.
maybe the GJ can go to Togo’s and indict a ham samwich for practice..
LOL. They sure need something! Perhaps a free trip to the Optometrist for the whole lot of them!
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