Category Archives: chicanery

“Menendez Case Would Test Justice Dept. Anti-Corruption Unit”

March 9, 2015, 8:33 pmchicaneryRick Hasen

AP: A criminal prosecution of Sen. Bob Menendez would represent a major test for a Justice Department anti-corruption unit that recently scored the conviction of a former Virginia governor, but endured humbling setbacks in cases against two former U.S.… Continue reading

“DOJ to investigate allegations of voter fraud in Red Clay referendum”

March 4, 2015, 7:18 amchicanery, votingRick Hasen

News from Delaware: A Delaware senator has asked the state attorney general’s office to investigate alleged voter fraud in last week’s Red Clay Consolidated School District’s referendum. Sen. Karen Peterson, D-Stanton, made the request of AG Matt Denn following a… Continue reading

“Man Convicted for Attempted Illegal Voting; Mail-in ballots that were supposed to be cancelled were turned in instead”

March 3, 2015, 8:41 amabsentee ballots, chicanery, election administrationRick Hasen

KRGV reports.

McGinley and McGahn on Aaron Schock Case

February 25, 2015, 3:10 pmcampaign finance, chicaneryRick Hasen

This could get interesting.

“Results of Kentucky election get tossed over vote-buying allegations”

February 24, 2015, 7:40 amchicanery, vote buyingRick Hasen

Fox News.

“Exclusive: Sorenson hearing confirms ongoing investigation into possible 2012 caucus chicanery”

February 20, 2015, 8:18 amcampaigns, chicaneryRick Hasen

Des Moines Register: In just a few words during a short teleconference with a federal judge, an attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday confirmed what has long been suspected: Authorities are pursuing a broader investigation into… Continue reading

“Debbie’s damage control; A top Democratic donor claims the DNC chair offered to switch positions on medical pot if he took back his criticism”

February 20, 2015, 7:11 amchicaneryRick Hasen

The great Marc Caputo, now scooping at Politico.

“Massive FBI investigation targets Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber, Cylvia Hayes”

February 13, 2015, 8:15 pmchicaneryRick Hasen

Resignation appears to be just the start of this.

“Va. political operative pleads guilty to coordinating campaign contributions”

February 13, 2015, 7:02 amcampaign finance, chicaneryRick Hasen

WaPo reports.

“Campaign Manager Pleads Guilty to Coordinated Campaign Contributions and False Statements”

February 12, 2015, 4:01 pmcampaign finance, chicanery, Department of JusticeRick Hasen

DOJ press release: A campaign finance manager and political consultant pleaded guilty today in the Eastern District of Virginia for coordinating $325,000 in federal election campaign contributions by a political action committee (PAC) to a Congressional campaign committee. This… Continue reading

“North Miami Beach leaders discuss steps to prevent voter fraud in elections”

February 5, 2015, 3:29 pmchicanery, election administrationRick Hasen

The Miami Herald reports.

“Former Charlotte Mayor Cannon indicted for illegally voting”

February 4, 2015, 7:43 amchicaneryRick Hasen

WSOC: Less than three months after reporting to a federal prison to serve time on a public corruption charge, former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon has been indicted for voter fraud. The new state charge stems from Election Day in… Continue reading

You Won’t Want to Miss This Event on Corruption at Fordham—Preet Bharara Is the Keynote

February 3, 2015, 5:43 pmbribery, campaign finance, campaigns, chicanery, conflict of interest lawsRick Hasen

This was set up before the Silver indictment, but wow great timing. Looking forward to participating. Fighting Corruption in America and Abroad Friday, March 6, 2015 Fordham University School of law Skadden Conference Center 150 West 62nd Street 9:00… Continue reading