U.S. Representative from Alaska referenced in corruption investigation
From Sunshine Review
October 24th, 2009. Newly released court documents in the corruption case of an Alaskan CEO, Bill Allen, make reference to U.S. Representative Don Young of Alaska. The documents suggest that Don Young accepted monetary and non-monetary gifts from Bill Allen [1].
[edit] Corruption Scandal
The documents surfaced in the ongoing corruption case of Bill Allen. Allen was a CEO of the now-defunct oil service company V.E.C.O. While a C.E.O, Allen bribed state legislators and officials with the aim of garnering political support for his company in the legislature. The legislators were responsible passing or rejecting legislation that dealt with taxes for oil companies[2].
Some of the politicians who have been tried for their involvement with Allen include former state House Speaker Pete Kott and former Representative Vic Kohring. Also, Senator Ted Stevens was tried and found guilty for receiving gifts from Allen without reporting the gifts. Steven's case, however, was ultimately dimissed because the prosecution withheld evidence that was favorable to the defense[3].
[edit] Wrongdoing
The court documents suggest that Don Young received large campaign donations from Bill Allen without reporting them. The documents say Young received campaign donations of roughly $15,000 per year from Allen, which were used to help fund Young's annual pig roast fundraiser. The donations were received over a period of thirteen years, 1993-2006[4].
The documents also suggest that Young received a $1,000 set of goal clubs that was paid for by Allen[5].
[edit] References
- ↑ Associated Press, Court document ties Young to Alaska corruption
- ↑ Associated Press, Court document ties Young to Alaska corruption
- ↑ Associated Press, Court document ties Young to Alaska corruption
- ↑ Associated Press, Court document ties Young to Alaska corruption
- ↑ Associated Press, Court document ties Young to Alaska corruption
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