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Breaking News:  March 10, 2005

E-Mail May Reveal Illegal Fund Raising
by a Leader of the House of Representatives
 

House leader Tom DeLay claims he had no involvement in allegedly illegal use of funds in Texas by people closely connected to the House leader and a political action committee (TRIMPAC). The issue involves use of corporate donations for political purposes, because Texas election law limits the use of corporate funds to administrative functions. DeLay hasn’t been indicted and no prosecutor has indicated an intent to do so.

Yet, documents and testimony in a pending civil case in Texas suggest that DeLay played some role. One e-mail from August 2002 to Texas PAC committee's executive director suggests creating a "top 10 list of givers" from whom to seek large contributions.

"I would then decide from response who Tom DeLay others should call. If this is more successful, I will do more of them," the e-mail said.

In a September 2002 e-mail, a Washington lobbyist and former legislative director for DeLay in the House said he had two checks from Reliant Energy. "Will deliver to T.D. next week probably," the e-mail said.

As the cases unfold, one thing is clear. Prosecutors may attempt to prove Tom Delay’s knowledge and involvement based on what other people wrote in their e‑mail.

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