Posted on 09/14/2006 7:30:07 PM PDT by SmithL
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Registry of Election Finance has fined former state Sen. Kathryn Bowers after she didn’t appear at a hearing over an unreported campaign contribution.
The registry notified Bowers, a Memphis Democrat, that she was in violation of election finance laws because she had failed to report a $2,500 contribution from FedEx in January.
She was ordered to appear before the board Wednesday. She didn’t attend the hearing and the registry voted to fine her $10,000.
Bowers can appeal the decision, officials said.
Bowers is one of five current or former lawmakers indicted in the Tennessee Waltz public corruption sting.
She has asked to go to trial on charges that she accepted $11,500 in bribes from undercover agents posing as businessmen seeking legislative favors.
Bowers resigned her Senate seat on Sept. 1 and has withdrawn as a candidate for the Nov. 7 general election.
Who'd a thunk it?
She may be corrupt, but she is a snappy dresser!
This one is a lulu!!!!!
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