CASE #1 ————————————————————————————————————-

TIS has filed a complaint with the FEC against Transfund PAC. This is a Leadership PAC established by Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (D-MI). TIS discovered Transfund PAC wasn’t eligible for Multi-Candiate PAC status in 2008, and subsequent contributions to federal candidates exceeded the legal limit by thousands of dollars. Track TIS news links and scroll down to view formal complaint;
UPDATE #1 (FEC Follow up w/ FEC >>> AUDIO)
UPDATE #2 Here (TIS Files Complaint)



——————— CASE # 2 ——————–
TIS is looking into the case of Arthur Blackwell II. Criminal charges were filed on 7 October claiming he pilfered hundreds of thousands of dollars while acting as Highland Park’s state-appointed emergency financial manager. Blackwell was appointed by the Governor in 2005 and volunteered to work for $1.00 a year. Charges include embezzlement of $100,000 or more, embezzlement by a public official, misconduct in office, being a public officer refusing to turn over books or money, and taking public money for his own use.
TIS is investigating how Blackwell paid for $9,800 in campaign contributions during the 2008 election cycle to determine if any embezzled funds were used.
In addition TIS is checking into the legality of $6500 in contributions to Kilpatrick’s 2008 election cycle. More updates to follow in the coming week.





Great work here! Thanks, OttO for the heads up!
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November 8th, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Thanks Ellie, but this should go to Max who is rolling up his sleeves and forcing the issue. If the FEC expands Max’s inquiries, then we’re on to something and Max would become TIS’s resident American hero!
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