One of those arrangements was a scheme to circumvent campaign finance
law, according to the complaint.
"For example, if a campaign contribution limit was $1,000 per person,
additional nominal contributors would be utilized to exceed this
limit. The reimbursements would come from corporate funds," according
to the affidavit of FBI Special Agent John Klugiewicz.
In this manner, Bush received $31,000; Darrow received $22,000 toward
his Republican primary campaign for U.S. Senate, which he lost to Tim
Michels; and McCallum received $21,500 for his failed gubernatorial
re-election campaign, according to the affidavit.
"The conspiracy alleged in the complaint involves more than just the
one person charged," U.S. Attorney Steven M. Biskupic said late
Tuesday. "As a result, the investigation continues into all aspects of
the case, including the political donations."
Biskupic and the three politicians named in the complaint all are
Republicans, and Bush appointed Biskupic to the U.S. attorney's post.
From The Journal-Sentinel, 10/12/05:
http://www.jsonline.com/news/metro/oct04/266102.asp?format=print
Former CEO accused of embezzling $3 million
By GINA BARTON
The former CEO of one of the area's largest home builders embezzled
more than $3 million from his employer -- then donated more than
$70,000 of that to political campaigns, according to documents filed
Tuesday in federal court in Milwaukee.
Robert G. Brownell, who served as the top executive at Bielinski Homes
until three months ago, is accused of illegally funneling money to the
campaigns of President George W. Bush, U.S. Senate candidate Russ
Darrow and former Gov. Scott McCallum, according to the documents.
Brownell, 43, of Waukesha, is charged with money laundering and
conspiracy to commit mail fraud, both felonies.
If convicted, Brownell faces up to 20 years in prison and a maximum
fine of $500,000.
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Embezzled funds? So? Where else would Bush get his campaign funds?
Harry
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