Governor Henry takes alleged illlegal contributions

From Sunshine Review

11 June 2008

Governor Brad Henry in Oklahoma has been accused of taking illegal funds from southeast Oklahoma businessman Steve Phipps. Phipps, after agreeing to a plea agreement, has said that he funneled more than $70,000 to Henry using "straw donors."

Straw donors are those that contribute money that is not theirs under their name to a campaign fund.

Contents 1 State Auditor's involvement 2 Pro bono 3 See also: 4 External link

[edit] State Auditor's involvement

Ex State Auditor, Jeff McMahan, and his wife are also facing nine felony charges for taking the money in exchange government favors. Phipps says he diverted $157, 882 to McMahan's 2002 campaign a blast.

[edit] Pro bono

As a result of the bad press, Henry is contributing $35,000 in campaign funds for the USS Oklahoma memorial at Peal Harbor, Hawaii, Oklahoma and the National Guard relief fund.

[edit] See also:

• Oklahoma Government Accountability Reports

[edit] External link

• News Oklahoma, Phipps says he provided illegal contributions to Gov. Henry, June 4, 2008

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