Former Owner of Virginia-Based Stonewood Marketing Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud ... - Federal Bureau of Investigation (press release) (blog)
LOUISVILLE, KY—The former vendor for multiple local, state, and federal campaigns, PACs, and non-profit organizations throughout the United States, including the McConnell Senate Committee pleaded guilty to three charges of mail fraud today, in... “These organizations—as well as earnest citizens trying to participate in the political process through contributions—were unknowingly victimized by Pate’s selfishness and avarice. Pate intentionally diverted campaign contributions and political action committee donations for his own personal financial gain. As such, Mr. Pate’s actions subverted the political process by denying individuals their right to participate in the political process,” stated SAC Howard S. Marshall, “In a democracy, there is simply no greater right than to elect our political... Campaigns, PACs, and organizations contracted with Pate to process contributions received through direct mail and to maintain donor records when required by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Source: www.fbi.gov
