TIS Investigates

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;

TIS BREAKING NEWS Story

UPDATE #1 (FEC Follow up w/ FEC >>> AUDIO)

UPDATE #2 Here (TIS Files Complaint)

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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.