Former Texas Rep. Stockman indicted on 28 counts of fraud

[TexasTowelie]

WASHINGTON—Former Texas Republican Rep. Steve Stockman was formally indicted Tuesday evening on fraud, conspiracy and money laundering charges, the Justice Department announced.

Stockman, who retired after losing a 2014 primary challenge to Sen. John Cornyn, and aide Jason Posey were charged in a 28-count superseding indictment.

Among the charges were wire and mail fraud, conspiracy, making face statements to the Federal Election Commission, making excessive campaign contributions and money laundering. Stockman was also charged separately for filing a false tax return.

The indictment comes after former campaign worker Thomas Dodd reached a plea deal last week and said that he and Stockman colluded to use $775,000 to pay credit card bills and campaign expenses.

Read more: http://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/texas/story/2017/mar/30/former-texas-rep-stockman-indicted-28-counts-fraud/667598/

[Warpy]

1. Oh, PLEASE let some of the shit stick

Stockman was the nasty piece of work who invited Ted Nugent to one of Obama's SOU speeches after Nugent had threatened Obama's life.

I really want to see this one go to prison.

[TexasTowelie]

2. I'm thinking that this is one of the cases that might stick.

He was never that powerful to begin with and the prosecutors had a long time to build their case. His trial will also be in a city that has a relatively large percentage of Democrats.