Donations

Legal Defense Fund for Man Accused in CEO’s Murder Exceeds Expectations, Surpassing $330K Through Public Donations

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New York — A robust stream of donations has significantly exceeded the initial fundraising target for the legal defense of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of the high-profile murder of United Health Care CEO Brian Thompson. Organizers of the GiveSendGo campaign report that contributions have now surpassed $330,000, overshooting the original $200,000 goal amid a strong public response. Mangione, 26, faces charges of murder and terrorism following the tragic shooting of Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel on December 4. Authorities subsequently arrested Mangione at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania after a national manhunt. He has pleaded … Read more

New Chester County Judge’s Campaign Donations Stir Ethical Debate as She Closes Financial Committee

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WEST CHESTER, Pa. — In the intricate world of campaign finance, newly appointed Chester County Court of Common Pleas Judge Fredda Lewis Maddox navigated the murky waters left by her election campaign. After ascending to the bench in late November 2023, Maddox found herself with a campaign finance chest that still bore funds. Her decision on handling these residual funds has brought the ethics of judicial campaign finance into scrutiny. Maddox, a Democrat despite the nonpartisan nature of judicial elections, found her campaign committee, “Friends of Fredda Maddox,” actively dispersing funds to various Democratic political … Read more

Wisconsin’s Campaign Finance Landscape Transformed: Unlimited Donations Boost Democratic Gains Amidst GOP-Authored Laws

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Madison, Wis. — In a contentious session of the Wisconsin Assembly in October 2015, Democrats raised alarms as Republicans sought to dismantle the state’s existing campaign finance laws. Under then-Gov. Scott Walker, Republican dominance had been solidifying, marked by legislative redraws favoring the GOP and weakening of union powers, key allies to their Democratic opposites. The proposed overhaul aimed to loosen restrictions on political donations, a move Democrats argued would disproportionately benefit the ruling GOP. Figures in the Democratic party expressed concerns that this was a calculated maneuver to entrench Republican power further. For instance, … Read more

Attorney John Deaton Raises $500,000 for Senate Campaign, Calls for More Donations to Challenge Elizabeth Warren

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – John Deaton, a prominent lawyer, has made a significant donation to his campaign for the Senate seat against Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. In a recent tweet, Attorney Deaton announced that he had contributed $500,000 of his personal funds to support his campaign. He expressed confidence in his ability to defeat the crypto-hostile senator in the upcoming Senate election in November 2024. Encouraging his followers on the X/Twitter platform, Deaton urged them to help him reach a fundraising goal of $1 million by March 31st. While the majority of his supporters are crypto … Read more