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John Edwards and straw man transactions
Story here.
(To be fair, there's no indication that Edwards knew he was the beneficiary of a straw deal -- that is, it sounds as if the donor knew very well that he was setting up thousands of dollars in straw donations, but at least just now there is no indication that Edwards knew of the arrangements.).
Via Instapundit...
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Fieger's spinning it as politically-driven prosecution.
The charge doesn't make sense-if the donations weren't straw donations, he should say so. If they were, they are against the law.
If they are common, he could claim that, and then claim that he is being targeted for his political leanings. However, if they are common, maybe he could provide evidence leading prosecutors to those other cases.
I am slightly amused: Fieger has pushed for publicity several times before (Defended Jack Kevorkian, ran for governor). This doesn't look like good publicity for him.
He didn't know? And your point would be what exactly? If this was a gun purchase it would constitute "willful violation" would it not?