"State and federal politicians," the Blade said, "from Mr. Taft to Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, the Republican nominee for governor, to California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger - have returned tens of thousands of dollars in contributions from Noe and his wife."
However, the Bush gang is not too anxious to turn over any more money. Instead, the Blade said, "Mr. Bush and his political advisers are taking a wait-and-see approach."
"We have and will continue to fully cooperate with the investigation," said Aaron McLear, a spokesman for the Republican National Committee. "We will make appropriate transfers as directed by the court."
Gasper also pleaded guilty to a felony count of money laundering for accepting $25,000 from Noe and a misdemeanor charge of failing to disclose sources of income, gifts and other perks from 1999 to 2005, on his annual ethics filings.
The RICO charge carries a 20-year maximum prison sentence, and Gasper faces a maximum 5-year sentence and a $10,000 fine on the state charges, according to the Toledo Blade.
According to June 7, 2006, article by the Associated Press, "Prosecutor Ron O'Brien said he expects more people to be charged this month."
And the AP reports that "Gasper said he was "more than willing" to help prosecutors," so who knows who will end up in the slammer next.
Evelyn Pringle
evelyn.pringle@sbcglobal.net
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