An “Allied Veterans of the World” Update
Well, it didn’t take too long for the curtain to rise on Act II of the Allied Veterans of the World drama.
Earlier reports indicated the next phase would concentrate on campaign donations. Those reports seem to have been correct.
Persons tied to Allied Veterans and its software supplier, International Internet Technologies, apparently made donations to political candidates and parties totaling over $1.15 million – over $1 million in Florida, and over $150 thousand in North Carolina. Donations were made to both Republican and Democratic candidates and organizations.
Details so far don’t really seem to show any real “smoking gun”. But the donations appear – in some cases at least – possibly to have targeted lawmakers playing key roles in regulating Allied Veterans’ gambling activities.
There’s still no clear indication as to why Florida’s former Lieutenant Governor chose to resign immediately after being interviewed by investigators. As was reported initially, she did work as a consultant for Allied Veterans prior to her election as Lieutenant Governor, and did so while serving as a state legislator. But the newest information doesn’t seem to tie her directly to the scandal.
Stay tuned. This one might get even more interesting.
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Corrupt LG, that’s nothing….we have those in Mass too, along with the last three speakers being indicted…
I only hope in this case everybody who gets caught goes to jail.
Campaign fraud creates a real mess of corruption at the state level and is often difficult to prove beyond the shadow of a doubt. But many states are reaping the benefit of legislators bought and paid for on a scale that overwhelms the legislative branch’s ability to function freely and independently.
My money says she’s singing like a bird and her sudden resignation was part of the deal. As I said yesterday, if it turns out she took one for the team, I’ll sing Anchors Aweigh outside until I lose my lousy voice or until someone knocks me out because of it.
Very intriguing. I cannot wait for the next chapter. Hmm… I wonder if these guys might even come back to the Campaigner-in-Chief…
Former mayor of Detroit was convicted of 24 counts of bribery. Gonna need to step your game up Florida, if you want a spot at the terrible politicians table.
Instead of knocking you out, I’d bring a ya a bottle of Jim Beam and liter of Coca-Cola, Air Cav. lol!