- Christopher J. Ward
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Christopher J. Ward is a former treasurer of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), and several other Republican campaigns.[1] He was accused of embezzling $724,000 from the NRCC since his appointment in 2003, according to statements from the organization. The theft was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.[1][2][3] Ward had also served as treasurer for 83 Republican committees.[4][5][6]
On June 6, 2008 the Department of Justice, in filing a civil forfeiture proceeding against Ward's house, alleged that Ward "made over $500,000 in unauthorized withdrawals" and that he used the money to make his mortgage payments and for home renovation.[7]
On December 2, 2010, a federal judge sentenced Ward to 37 months in prison for stealing more than $844,000 from the NRCC and other political fundraising committees for whom he worked as treasurer.[8]
References
- ^ a b Wayne, Leslie (2008-06-13). "G.O.P. Says Ex-Treasurer Stole Funds". New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/13/us/politics/13repubs.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&oref=slogin. Retrieved 2008-06-14.
- ^ NRCC Chairman Cole Releases Statement and Update on Apparent Accounting Irregularities NRCC Statement
- ^ Cole: Ward "deceived And Betrayed" The NRCC "for A Number Of Years" CBS News, March 30, 2008
- ^ NRCC Says Ex-Treasurer Diverted Up to $1 Million Washington Post, Apr 13
- ^ Bresnahan, John. NRCC settles embezzlement case. Politico. June 11, 2010.
- ^ "Sham Audits May Have Hid Theft by G.O.P. Committee Treasurer, Lawyer Says" By N. Lewis. New York Times, March 14, 2008
- ^ "Justice Dept: Ward took at least $500K in GOP campaign funds". Yahoo! News. June 6, 2008. http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/16281. Retrieved 2008-06-08.
- ^ Hsu, Spencer S. "NRCC official sentenced in theft" (December 2, 2010) washingtonpost.com
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