Sen. Roland Burris is asking the Senate’s ethics committee for permission to raise money for a legal expense fund in connection with his controversial Senate appointment by ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Sen. Roland Burris is asking the Senate’s ethics committee for permission to raise money for a legal expense fund in connection with his controversial Senate appointment by ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Burris’ spokesman, Jim O’Connor, said the fund would be used to pay legal expenses incurred in connection with Burris’ appointment and an ongoing investigation into Burris’ statements about it. John Schmidt, the state’s attorney in Sangamon County, Ill., is reviewing Burris’ testimony before the Illinois House panel that impeached Blagojevich. Burris has made conflicting statements about contacts with associates of the former governor. Blagojevich was accused of trying to sell President Barack Obama’s former seat before appointing Burris to it. ______ Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
