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Frankfort, KY: (Jan-04-07) State prosecutors brought charges against Phillip Dufour, an employee of state road contractor Elmo Greer & Sons of London, alleging that the Kentucky man took part in making illegal campaign contributions to a number of candidates in the 2007 governor's race, including former Gov. Ernie Fletcher who was defeated in his re-election bid. Sources close to the case stated that prosecutors alleged that between Sept. 18, 2006 and Aug. 27, 2007, Dufour made improper payments to eight people who in turn made contributions to the gubernatorial campaigns of Fletcher, former Lt. Gov. Steve Henry of Louisville, and former US Rep. Anne Northup of Louisville. The investigation stemmed from stories published in 2007, which mentioned suspicious donations of up to $1,000 to gubernatorial candidates from people working in low-paying hourly jobs.
As part of a settlement reached, Dufour pleaded guilty to making illegal campaign contributions and agreed to pay a $10,000 fine. Additionally, Elmo Greer and Sons agreed to pay $250,000 to cover the cost of the investigation. [FORBES: ELECTION FRAUD]
Published on Jan-7-08
As part of a settlement reached, Dufour pleaded guilty to making illegal campaign contributions and agreed to pay a $10,000 fine. Additionally, Elmo Greer and Sons agreed to pay $250,000 to cover the cost of the investigation. [
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