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North Carolina GOP chairman steps down after federal bribery, fraud charges
The chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party is stepping down from his post, after he was charged on federal bribery and wire fraud counts.
The state GOP said Wednesday that Chairman Robin Hayes would cede control to a regional party leader, but would keep the title of chairman until a new election for the post in June.
Hayes, who served from 1999 to 2009 in Congress, and Greg Lindberg, the founder and chairman of Eli Global LLC and owner of Global Bankers Insurance Group, were among four people charged in the federal indictments unsealed on Tuesday.
Hayes, Lindberg and his two associates are accused of trying to sway an insurance regulator’s decisions in favor of the donor’s insurance companies. Federal prosecutors said that the four individuals promised or gave Republican Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey millions of campaign dollars to do things Lindberg wanted, including seeking the removal of a deputy insurance commissioner responsible for oversight of one of Lindberg’s businesses.
Hayes also was charged with three counts of making false statements to the FBI.
FBI agents interviewed Hayes in August 2018 about his involvement with and knowledge of the alleged misconduct and alleged improper campaign contributions. During that interview, Hayes allegedly lied to FBI agents about directing funds at Lindberg’s request, among other things.
A lawyer for Hayes reportedly said his client "steadfastly" denies the allegations.
“Greg Lindberg is innocent of the charges in the indictment and we look forward to demonstrating this when we get our day in court,” Lindberg's attorney Anne Tompkins also told Fox News.
“The indictment unsealed today outlines a brazen bribery scheme in which Greg Lindberg and his coconspirators allegedly offered hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions in exchange for official action that would benefit Lindberg’s business interests,” Assistant Attorney General Benczkowski said in a statement. “Bribery of public officials at any level of government undermines confidence in our political system. The Criminal Division will use all the tools at our disposal—including the assistance of law-abiding public officials—to relentlessly investigate and prosecute corruption wherever we find it.”
The indictment amounted to the latest political scandal to rock the state. Earlier this year, an operative allegedly at the center of a ballot fraud scandal was indicted for illegal possession of absentee ballots and obstruction of justice.
This was after the North Carolina State Board of Election decided to call a new election in the 9th congressional district because of questions surrounding the legitimacy of the victory claimed by Republican Mark Harris, who had hired the later-indicted operative.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/north-carolina-gop-chairman-steps-down-after-federal-bribery-fraud-charges
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen to appear at annual Democratic retreat
Singer John Legend and model wife Chrissy Teigen are set to headline the House Democratic Caucus retreat in Leesburg, Va., later this month.
Legend and Teigen’s appearance was confirmed by Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries of New York this past Tuesday.
“Thanks to tremendous leadership of our Speaker, we'll be hearing from John legend and Chrissy Teigen,” said Jeffries in his announcement.
In an interview with CNBC, Legend spoke about his political actions. “Honestly, it’s probably not good for business. It’s probably alienating some people and I understand that, but I think it’s worth the risk for me. Because I care enough about these issues that I cannot just be silent.”
The power couple have been extremely vocal in their anti-Trump sentiments, with Legend going as far to even call President Trump a “f—king embarrassment” on Twitter.
Moreover, Teigen trolls President Trump via Twitter on a rather consistent basis. In an interview with USA Today, Teigen said, "I've actually been a big Donald Trump hater [or a long time]. I've been trolling him for about five to seven years now," she said. "I've been doing this forever, and I take pride in that."
Also appearing at the event will be Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, Recode editor Kara Swisher and Asian Americans Advancing Justice member John Yang. The retreat takes place from April 10-12.
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/singer-john-legend-and-model-wife-set-to-appear-at-annual-democratic-retreat-this-month
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Remember Q drops last April? Hard and fast?
Bring on the rain…
April Showers
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anon, just want you to know I have been looking at everything you are posting, and digging, but not sure what I should be looking at here. Looked like a bunch of rich people just doing what they do best. Spending money and partying. Any tips on what else to dig?
Reminded me of these….saw the other day.
Guys, what do you think??
they even open in the back for easy access?
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