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  • SAN FRANCISCO: Lee wanted to help son, ex-lawyer says [Kevin Shelley's fundraiser Julie Lee]

    12/01/2005 3:23:00 PM PST · by SmithL · 8 replies · 463+ views
    San Francisco Chronicle ^ | 12/1/5 | Vanessa Hua
    Testimony shows indicted fundraiser sought political power. Jeffrey Chen, former attorney for San Francisco political fundraiser Julie Lee, suggests that her desire to help her son resulted in an alleged campaign finance scheme that drove former Secretary of State Kevin Shelley from office. A redacted transcript of Chen's grand jury testimony that was made public this week shows Chen participated with Lee in an alleged scheme in which part of a state grant was diverted to Shelley's campaign. Portions of the transcript were kept sealed based on the judge's ruling that they revealed confidential communication protected by attorney-client privilege. Chen...