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Jeremiah Wright's Daughter Convicted of Fraud
breitbart.com ^
Posted on 03/08/2014 5:06:25 PM PST by Sub-Driver
Jeremiah Wright's Daughter Convicted of Fraud
On Friday, a federal jury took less than two hours to convict the daughter of President Barack Obama's controversial former pastor, Jeremiah Wright, of fraud.
Jeri Wright was found guilty of a fraud scheme that siphoned thousands of taxpayer dollars intended for a not-for-profit work and education program known as We Are Our Brother's Keeper.
Prosecutor Timothy Bass said Jeri Wright lied "over and over" and went on a "spending spree" that included traveling to Las Vegas, buying vehicles, and remodeling her basement with cash from the money laundering scheme.
She was found guilty on all counts.
"If you take and misuse government money, and then lie about it, you will be held accountable in a court of law," said U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois, Jim Lewis.
We Are Our Brother's Keeper, owned by former Country Club Hills Police Chief Regina Evans and her husband, scored a $1.25 million state grant that was intended to offer bricklaying and electrical training, as well as GED preparation. Wright took up to $11,000 from checks worth more than $30,0000, and $20,000 deposited back into the Evans' accounts. Both Regina and Ronald Evans, Jr. have pleaded guilty to fraud.
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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 1dontsearch; cominghome2roost; corruptdems; demthugs; jeremiahwright; wright
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I shocked!
To: Sub-Driver
Another bogus raid on the public treasury by those claiming to be performing community outreach activities!
Taxpayers fund schools, parks and libraries. Why do we need to constantly enrich phony community organizers who want to pocket thousands and millions of dollars to toss pennies at the underprivileged?
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posted on
03/08/2014 5:10:21 PM PST
by
PBRCat
To: Sub-Driver
The shocking thing to me is that only now is it
surfacing in the press.
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posted on
03/08/2014 5:10:47 PM PST
by
tet68
( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
To: Sub-Driver
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posted on
03/08/2014 5:11:52 PM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: Sub-Driver
Sounds like a perfect candidate for a cabinet position,
Or at least some Czar protecting against 501c3 fraud.
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posted on
03/08/2014 5:12:14 PM PST
by
DanielRedfoot
(Creepy Ass Cracker)
To: trisham
No suprise here is there?
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posted on
03/08/2014 5:12:57 PM PST
by
ully2
To: Sub-Driver
Very fitting given that her father *is* a fraud.
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posted on
03/08/2014 5:13:31 PM PST
by
Gay State Conservative
(Stalin Blamed The Kulaks,Obama Blames The Tea Party)
To: Sub-Driver
“If you take and misuse government money, and then lie about it, you will be held accountable in a court of law,” said U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois, Jim Lewis.
unless you are an elected official in DC.. Then carry on.
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posted on
03/08/2014 5:13:36 PM PST
by
cableguymn
(It's time for a second political party.)
To: Sub-Driver
Wow! She was convicted - in Illinois? Wow! Just - WOW!
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posted on
03/08/2014 5:14:37 PM PST
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
This entire article is racist!!!
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posted on
03/08/2014 5:14:45 PM PST
by
dsrtsage
(One half of all people have below average IQ. In the US the number is 54%)
To: ully2
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posted on
03/08/2014 5:16:11 PM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: All
Attorney Jim Lewis? Word. Stay out of Fort Marcy Park!
*SMIRK*
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posted on
03/08/2014 5:16:15 PM PST
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
To: Sub-Driver
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posted on
03/08/2014 5:17:23 PM PST
by
Brandonmark
(OWCM is The new American Minority! 11.06.12 - Day of Infamy!)
To: dsrtsage
BTW has Al Sharptongue paid his taxes yet? And did Jesse James Jackson repay the government money he sloughed to his mistress?
To: Sub-Driver
I’d say her chickens have come home to roost, but then that might be considered racist.
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posted on
03/08/2014 5:19:48 PM PST
by
twoputt
To: Sub-Driver
Birds of a FEATHER... FLOCKS together!!
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posted on
03/08/2014 5:25:08 PM PST
by
MeshugeMikey
(Jesus came to Save not Entertain / Ground John Kerry Now!)
To: morphing libertarian
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posted on
03/08/2014 5:25:31 PM PST
by
MeshugeMikey
(Jesus came to Save not Entertain / Ground John Kerry Now!)
To: Sub-Driver
In other news, Jeri Wright’s entire jury receives notice of IRS audit.
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posted on
03/08/2014 5:37:04 PM PST
by
Navy Patriot
(Join the Democrats, it's not Fascism when WE do it, and the Constitution and law mean what WE say.)
To: Sub-Driver
Nobody robs banks anymore.
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posted on
03/08/2014 5:52:45 PM PST
by
blueunicorn6
("A crack shot and a good dancer")
To: MeshugeMikey
Jeri Wright was found guilty of a fraud scheme that siphoned thousands of taxpayer dollars intended for a not-for-profit work and education program known as We Are Our Brother's Keeper She's a 'Keeper' alright ...
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posted on
03/08/2014 6:11:06 PM PST
by
mikrofon
(Or should we say "All-Wright" ;)
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