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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Grand Jury Probes Threats and Campaign Spending of Rep. Cori Bush"

The US Capitol Police have been subpoenaed for information on threats to Rep. Cori Bush as part of a federal grand jury probe, which includes scrutiny of her campaign funds and security arrangements. The investigation is looking into potential misuse of funds and has involved outreach to other witnesses, including those in the personal security business. Bush's campaign has paid her husband over $60,000 for security services, and questions have been raised about his lack of a current private security license. Bush has stated that she is fully cooperating with the Justice Department's investigation and maintains that she has not used federal tax dollars for personal security services.

via CNN|

#campaign-funds #federal-investigation #grand-jury-probe

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Rep. Cori Bush Faces Scrutiny Over Husband's Role in Campaign Finances

Rep. Cori Bush defended hiring her husband for security amid a DOJ probe into alleged misuse of campaign funds, stating it was difficult to find reliable security. She spent over $500,000 on private security while advocating for defunding the police, with her husband receiving over $120,000 in payments. Bush claimed they struggled to retain reliable security staff until her husband volunteered, citing his military background and experience in security work. The interview with MSNBC's Joy Reid has been criticized as softball, and Bush has denied misusing campaign funds for personal security.

via Fox News|

#campaign-funds #doj-investigation #msnbc-interview

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Rep. Cori Bush's Campaign Under Scrutiny: DOJ Investigates Payments to Husband

Rep. Cori Bush's campaign has paid her husband a total of about $122,710 over the past two years, with an additional $17,500 in the last quarter, raising concerns and prompting investigations from the Justice Department and the FEC. The payments to her husband were initially listed as "security services" but were later changed to "wage expense." Bush defended the spending, citing threats against her, while facing scrutiny for her support of the "Defund the police" movement and her campaign's high-dollar security expenditures.

via New York Post |

#campaign-spending #doj-investigation #fec-filings

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"DOJ Investigates Rep. Cori Bush for Security Fund Misuse"

Rep. Cori Bush confirmed that her campaign spending on security services is under investigation by the Department of Justice, the Federal Election Commission, and the House Committee on Ethics. The investigations focus on the substantial security expenses, including payments to her husband and various security consultants. Bush defended the spending as necessary due to "relentless threats" to her safety and life, but faces scrutiny over the payments and entities involved. The federal probe comes as she faces a primary challenge and amid media and public complaints about her security expenses.

via The Daily Beast|

#campaign-spending #department-of-justice #federal-probe

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"DOJ Investigates Rep. Cori Bush for Campaign Security Fund Misuse"

Rep. Cori Bush is under investigation by the Department of Justice, the Federal Election Commission, and the House Committee on Ethics for her campaign's spending on security services, including hiring her now-husband as part of her security team. Bush claims her husband provides services at or below-market rate and is fully cooperating with the investigations. The use of campaign funds for security services has come under scrutiny, especially in the wake of heightened security concerns following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

via NPR|

#campaign-funds #department-of-justice #investigation

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

DOJ Investigates Rep. Cori Bush for Campaign Fund Misuse

The Justice Department is investigating Rep. Cori Bush's campaign spending on security services, with a focus on her use of campaign funds for personal protection. Bush denies any wrongdoing and asserts that she has not used federal tax dollars for personal security. The investigation stems from her marriage to her security guard and subsequent retention of him on her campaign payroll. Bush maintains that her husband provides necessary services at or below fair market rate. The probe follows complaints filed by conservative watchdog groups, and while the independent Office of Congressional Ethics dismissed the matter, the bipartisan House Ethics Committee has not closed the case.

via NBC News|

#campaign-funds #federal-probe #justice-department

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"DOJ Investigates Rep. Cori Bush for Security Spending Misuse"

The Justice Department is investigating Democratic Rep. Cori Bush over potential misuse of funds for her personal security services, with the House sergeant at arms receiving a subpoena seeking records related to her use of security funds. Bush, a member of "the squad," has confirmed the federal probe and stated that she and her team are fully cooperating. She defended her spending on private security, citing relentless threats to her safety, and emphasized that she has not used federal tax dollars for personal security services. The investigation comes amid scrutiny of her campaign's security spending by the Federal Election Commission and House Ethics Committee.

via CBS News|

#federal-investigation #house-progressives #justice-department