Culture of Corruption: Former Missouri Democrat Governor Indicted for Illegal Donations
Former Democrat Governor Roger Wilson was indicted today. (HuffPo)
Culture of Corruption Update:
Former Missouri Democrat Governor Roger Wilson was indicted today for illegal donations. Wilson faces faces up to one year imprisonment and a fine of up to $100,000.
St. Louis Today reported:
Former Missouri Gov. Roger Wilson has pleaded guilty this afternoon in connection with indictments late Wednesday on allegations of laundering campaign contributions to the Missouri Democratic Party through a St. Louis law firm.
Herzog Crebs partner Ed Griesedieck, indicted along with Wilson, also plans to plead guilty, said his attorney Matt Schelp.
The $8,000 in contributions originated with a state-created workers’ compensation company, Columbia-based Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance Co., and Wilson.
“I made a mistake. I have taken public responsibility for the mistake. I apologize to everyone. I will bear the consequences of my mistake and will have no comment other than that,” Wilson said outside the courtroom, reading from a prepared statement.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a news release that Wilson faces up to one year imprisonment and a fine of up to $100,000. Wilson’s lawyer, Robert Haar, said his client faces probation to six months in prison and the possibility of a fine.
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