San Antonio Democratic stalwart Mikal Watts under federal investigation
Seven months after hosting a private $35,800-a-plate fundraiser for President Barack Obama at his home in The Dominion, nationally recognized plaintiff's lawyer and Democratic Party stalwart Mikal C. Watts finds himself under federal investigation over the legitimacy of his client list in a case stemming from the 2010 BP oil spill.
Earlier this month, Secret Service agents, who not only protect the president but investigate cases of fraud, counterfeiting and identity theft, served search warrants at Watts' two law offices on the Northwest Side, the San Antonio Express-News has confirmed with federal officials and Watts' attorney.
Federal officials confirmed the raids, but won't discuss the scope or the timetable of the probe, including when it began.
“It's an ongoing investigation,” said Brian Leary, a Secret Service spokesman in Washington, D.C.
More at http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/S-A-Democratic-stalwart-eyed-4311412.php .
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