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Christopher J. Ward, the former treasurer for the National Republican Congressional Committee, is expected to reach a plea deal with the Justice Department as early as this week over allegations that he embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars from the committee, according to several sources familiar with the case.
The sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Ward is expected to plead guilty to federal fraud charges and will face a two to three-year prison sentence.Christopher J. Ward, the former treasurer for the National Republican Congressional... more
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"Top House Republicans were told in recent days that a former employee of their campaign committee may have forged an official audit during the contentious 2006 election cycle and that they should brace for the possibility that an unfolding investigation could uncover financial improprieties stretching back several years, according to GOP sources briefed on the members-only discussions.
The National Republican Congressional Committee has retained a forensic auditor to review its accounting for the last several election cycles, the sources said.""Top House Republicans were told in recent days that a former employee of their... more
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