Record #:

28057

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

Former Governor Mike Easley is being investigated for potentially violating campaign finance laws. The accusation is that Easley used campaign money to pay for repairs on a house he owned while governor. The costs were billed as travel and the violation was confirmed by a friend who did the repairs for Easley. Details of the case and potential sentences are covered.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 26 Issue 43, October 2009, p9-10

Subject(s):

Easley, Michael F., 1950-; Campaign funds--Laws and legislation; Campaign finance--Law and legislation