Corrine Brown under investigation for Ethics Violations

[Cheshire Cat]

BREAKING: House of Representatives establishes committee to investigate Florida Rep. Corrine Brown for possible ethics violations, including that she improperly solicited charitable donations and used campaign funds for personal purposes.

https://www.facebook.com/ActionNewsJacksonville/photos/a.137516932987468.29549.115853591820469/1084633071609178/?type=3&theater

[Cheshire Cat]

https://www.facebook.com/WJXT4TheLocalStation/

[spuwho]

Look for an announcement of a parade of people moving ( or  buying a condo, just in case) to her reformed district with the intent to run for her slot if she is found guilty.

[coredumped]

The best thing people could do in her district is reelect her. She hasn't done anything good for anyone, including minorities.
I think we're finally rid of her. Unfortunately, she'll still be living on our taxes until she dies thanks to her pension, but maybe some progress will be made when she's out.

[Cheshire Cat]

She will be found guilty, mark my words. However I see that the investigation will take place under the umbrella of National ethics laws.  That translates to no time in jail but fines.  If she is found guilty of the ethical violations however, she could face some more serious charges. She will likely see charges filed with the Justice Department and that can well mean jail time.
There are other issues that are know to investigators that have not been reported on which would open her up to Rico law.  Her politician days may well be over between this and the district changes which she is also fighting but is now begging the public to donate to her to fight the changes.

This investigation and pending investigation with the Justice Department will make it difficult if not impossible to run for office again regardless of district changes.  The time has come.

[Noone]

Corruption is Jacksonville's Brand!
Stay Positive.

[coredumped]

Corruption is a government brand. Think we're bad? Try Detroit, Birmingham, Memphis, and so many more.

[Noone]

Corruption is a government brand. Think we're bad? Try Detroit, Birmingham, Memphis, and so many more.

YES!
Visit Jacksonville!

[Cheshire Cat]

The charges against Corrine Brown are now going to be handled directly by the Department of Justice. Ethics investigation could follow or ethics could take action based upon what the DOJ finds.   Corrine is feverishly trying to save herself and her hefty pension which could be lost if she is adjudicated guilty of fraud charges.  Expect an announcement from her as early as tomorrow stating that she will not pursue the case to fight district changes and she will also not be running for re-election.  Timing is everything here.  Corrine will have to give the DOJ something very worthwhile in order for them to hold charges to protect her pension.  Stay tuned.

[sheclown]

The charges against Corrine Brown are now going to be handled directly by the Department of Justice. Ethics investigation could follow or ethics could take action based upon what the DOJ finds.   Corrine is feverishly trying to save herself and her hefty pension which could be lost if she is adjudicated guilty of fraud charges.  Expect an announcement from her as early as tomorrow stating that she will not pursue the case to fight district changes and she will also not be running for re-election.  Timing is everything here.  Corrine will have to give the DOJ something very worthwhile in order for them to hold charges to protect her pension.  Stay tuned.

Wow.

Diane, do you think this fraud that is seen in the transportation sector is also going on in housing and community development with Federal Entitlement Funds (CDBG, NSP, and etc.?)

[urbaknight]

Alright! This is awesome news; gives me a reason to celebrate! I'm buying a nice big steak and a case of beer!

However, I'm sure my celebration will be short lived. Who will replace her?

[Cheshire Cat]

Gloria, this is a multi-layered investigation that has grown tentacles.  While current charges are being investigated there are several more coming down the pike.  The investigations are still underway and much of what you mentioned is being looked at. 

urbanknight.  You can be sure some players will be vying for her job.  Many of the same old names.  People will be jockeying homes and homestead exemptions to be allowed into this race.  When the time come, I will let everyone know who is who to the best of my ability.

[Cheshire Cat]

It appears at this posting that next Monday 3/28/2016 Congresswoman Corrine Brown will be announcing her retirement from politics.  This likely a result of pending charges against her and an attempt to preserve her generous government pension and benefits. Of course it remains to be seen if she will follow trough on the press conference.

[Cheshire Cat]

The players in this investigation are also connected to JTA. http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2016-03-19/story/staffer-us-rep-corrine-brown-also-works-jta-raising-conflict-interest

[spuwho]

http://www.metrojacksonville.com/forum/index.php/topic,26452.0.html