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Aug 15, 2016

‘Shadow Campaign’ Funder Jeffrey Thompson Sentenced To Three Months

Prosecutors asked for house arrest, but a judge said that was too light a punishment.

Jul 15, 2016

Jeffrey Thompson Wants Probation For His Role In 2010 Shadow Campaign

And he wants to spend it writing grants.

May 10, 2016

Vernon Hawkins Sentenced To Six Months For Role In Vince Gray Shadow Campaign

He admitted to lying to federal investigators in 2013.

Sep 05, 2014

Gray’s 2010 Campaign Driver Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy

Another piece in the Uncle Earl puzzle.

Jun 03, 2014

Former Council Candidate Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Violate Campaign Finance Laws

Kelvin Robinson—a former Council candidate who secretly received funding from Jeffrey Thompson—pleaded guilty today.

Apr 08, 2014

Holder Defends Timing Of Gray ‘Shadow Campaign’ Allegation

“What we do is simply bring cases when they are ready to go, and sometimes it is awkward, but it is the best way to do these things irrespective of what the fallout is going to be.”

Mar 10, 2014

Alleged ‘Shadow Campaign’ Funder Jeffrey Thompson Charged

With two counts of conspiracy with criminal information.

Nov 21, 2013

Machen’s Investigation Of Gray Stalled By ‘Challenges And Obstacles’

U.S. Attorney for D.C. Ron Machen opens up with NBC4’s Tom Sherwood over his longstanding investigation of Mayor Gray’s 2010 campaign…kind of.

Sep 11, 2013

Jeffrey Thompson Allegedly Funded Shadow Campaign During 2008 Presidential Election

Troy White of New York, N.Y. pleaded guilty today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for failing to file corporate income tax returns for his company from 2008 through 2011.

Aug 13, 2013

Former Gray Campaign Aide Pleads Guilty to Lying to Federal Investigators

Hawkins said he delivered two envelopes containing $4,000 in cash on two separate occasions to a caterer who served as transportation coordinator for the GOTV effort.

 
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