Posted on 03/16/2006 7:03:26 AM PST by blogblogginaway
Federal prosecutors have decided to bring charges against a Democratic researcher accused of fraudulently obtaining a credit report on Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele, now a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate.
Lauren B. Weiner, who has since resigned from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee in Washington, will be charged with obtaining the report without authorization, according to a letter sent to Steele by the U.S. attorney's office in the District.
A copy of the March 8 letter, which notified Steele that he is considered a victim in the case, was obtained by The Washington Post yesterday.
The episode, which happened last July, came as both parties started digging into the backgrounds of opposing candidates for one of Maryland's marquee races this year, the contest to replace retiring Sen. Paul S. Sarbanes (D). Opposition research is typical in contested statewide races, but it is illegal under federal law to obtain a credit report under false pretenses.
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Any comments from Chuckie about this?
So where's the part in the opening paragraphs about how she worked for Chuck Schumer? Did I miss it?
It was all an unfortunate mistake.
I'm surprised charges are being filed. Employees or members of the Democratic Party machine are so rarely charged with any crime.
It would also be nice (since there's good news all over the place) to see ol' Pinch frog marched out of the NYT today too.
5.56mm
Is Lauren related to that repugnant little NY congressman Anthony Weiner?
Strong as Steele! Strong as Steele!
No only that, they usually don't bring Federal charges unless you steal thousands or millions of credit reports, and use them for fraud.
Isn't Anthony Weiner a close, personal friend of Barney Franks?
The House should today create a bill to make this kind of crime a felony punishable by 5 years in prison. If the rats complain they only publicize the case.
What about the RICO statute? Do you believe she acted alone? Also, how about some real jail time as well.
Broomed!
Culture of Corruption alert!
Researcher?
Isn't this guy on Schumer's payroll? Why isn't that in the headline???
You know, like this:
Former White House Adviser Arrested (Claude Allen)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1594209/posts
It was all an unfortunate mistake.
NO NO NO It was Bush's fault.
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