Posted on 01/16/2009 10:06:24 PM PST by STARWISE
Impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich's former chief fundraiser pleaded guilty Friday to obstructing federal tax collectors by using corporate funds and money from third parties to pay thousands of dollars in gambling debts and personal expenses.
Christopher G. Kelly, 50, a south suburban roofer who formerly headed the Friends of Rod Blagojevich campaign fund, also pleaded guilty to structuring financial transactions to hide them from the federal government.
In his 27-page plea agreement, Kelly admitted underreporting five years of income received by two businesses by a total of $496,358.
(Excerpt) Read more at chicagotribune.com ...
January 16, 2009
BY Natasha Korecki, Federal Courts Reporter
A former top fund-raiser, adviser and friend of Gov. Blagojevich pleaded guilty today to federal tax charges.
Christopher G. Kelly, 50, the former lead adviser on gaming policy under Blagojevich, admitted he used corporate funds from his business to pay personal gambling debts. He could face up to 46 months in prison.
Kelly who also once served as Blagojevich's campaign finance chairman - has not been charged with wrongdoing tied to the investigation into Blagojevichs administration, though was referred to in the criminal complaint that laid out the charges against the governor.
But it's clear that Kelly has been under scrutiny for schemes under Blagojevich.
Kelly's lawyer, Michael Monico, said his client has not cooperated with authorities.
"There is no agreement" for Kelly's cooperation, Monico said. "And we will not seek one."
Kelly is scheduled to be sentenced in April.
Contributor | Occupation | Date | Amount | Recipient |
---|---|---|---|---|
KELLY, CHRISTOPHER FRANKFORT,IL 60423 |
KELLY ATTORNEY AT LAW/ATTORNEY | 6/30/02 | $1,000 | Phelps, David (D) |
KELLY, CHRISTOPHER HOMEWOOD,IL 60430 |
JONES & CLENOY | 10/24/95 | $1,000 | Blagojevich, Rod R (D) |
KELLY, CHRISTOPHER FRANKFORT,IL 60423 |
BCI COMMERCIAL ROOFING | 11/15/99 | $1,000 | Frost, Martin (D) |
KELLY, CHRISTOPHER FRANKFORT,IL 60423 |
BCI COMMERCIAL ROOFING INC. | 3/15/99 | $1,000 | Gore, Al (D) |
KELLY, CHRISTOPHER FRANKFORT,IL 60423 |
BCI COMMERCIAL ROOFING INC./PRESIDE | 3/15/99 | $1,000 | Gore, Al (D) |
KELLY, CHRISTOPHER HOMEWOOD,IL 60430 |
JONES AND CLEARY | 6/5/96 | $350 | Durbin, Richard J (D) |
KELLY, CHRISTOPHER C MR CHICAGO,IL 60607 |
MORGAN STANLEY/FINANCIAL ADVISOR | 1/20/08 | $500 | Paul, Ron (R) |
KELLY, CHRISTOPHER G FRANKFORT,IL 60423 |
BCI COMMERICAL ROOFING | 12/31/03 | $11,000 | Chico, Gery J (D) |
KELLY, CHRISTOPHER G FRANKFORT,IL 60423 |
BCI COMMERCIAL ROOFING INC | 5/22/00 | $1,000 | Sanchez, Loretta (D) |
KELLY, CHRISTOPHER G FRANKFORT,IL 60423 |
BURKES ROOFING | 11/10/98 | $1,000 | Blagojevich, Rod R (D) |
KELLY, CHRISTOPHER G FRANKFORT,IL 60423 |
BCI COMMERCIAL ROOFING/PRESIDENT/CE | 4/2/01 | $1,000 | Jackson, Jesse Jr (D) |
KELLY, CHRISTOPHER G FRANKFORT,IL 60423 |
BCI COMMERICAL ROOFING | 5/31/02 | $1,000 | Chico, Gery J (D) |
KELLY, CHRISTOPHER G FRANKFORT,IL 60423 |
BCI COMMERICAL ROOFING | 5/31/02 | $1,000 | Chico, Gery J (D) |
KELLY, CHRISTOPHER G FRANKFORT,IL 60423 |
BURKES ROOFING | 3/11/98 | $500 | Blagojevich, Rod R (D) |
KELLY, CHRISTOPHER G FRANKFORT,IL 60423 |
11/26/03 | $-1,000 | Chico, Gery J (D) | |
KELLY, CHRISTOPHER MR FRANKFORT,IL 60423 |
BCI | 1/31/02 | $1,000 | Castro, Martin R (D) |
I'm seeing a trend here.
How did Ron Paul get onto that list?
They did the same thing by planting Cynthia McKinney in the Green Party slot in order to avoid the Nader catastrophe in 2000.
Yep .. Chicago, land of milk and honey .. for a select few.
Thanks, I do realize that..... :^(
I was simply inviting attention to that fact here, that Blago’s right-hand man contributes almost 100% to Democrats but somehow jumps at the opportunity to donate to Ron Paul.
Definitely a candidate of the Demagogues..... and let’s not forget the role of Ross Perot in getting the Clintonistas into the WH twice.
BOOM !!!!
“In his 27-page plea agreement, Kelly admitted underreporting five years of income received by two businesses by a total of $496,358”
Should qualify him for a position under the new treasury secretary.
Paging Rahm Emanuel...has anyone seen Rahm Emanuel? He seems to have dropped from sight.
I do not know about tresury secretary, but; it must be nice to gamble with other peoples funds and never have to pay if you lose. Sounds like a sure enough leftie victim. No such thing as personal responsibility to most of them. Always blame someone for your errors. Hell, the devil made me do it.
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