Posted 10/14/2005 12:10 PM
Two DeLay associates released on bond
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Two associates of Rep. Tom DeLay were released Friday on $10,000 personal bonds on the two most recent charges against them stemming from alleged campaign-finance wrongdoing in the 2002 Texas legislative races.
Jim Ellis, John Colyandro and DeLay all are awaiting trial on charges including money laundering, criminal conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to violate the election code. They are accused of scheming to circumvent the state's ban on corporate money for 2002 political campaigns.
This happened a day after it was learned that DeLay is being forced to turn over home and campaign phone records from the period he is charged with conspiring to launder illegal corporate donations. A later auto purchase also is being investigated.
Attorneys for Ellis and Colyandro asked State District Judge Bob Perkins Friday to rule on their motion seeking proof of an alleged document that detailed the names of Texas legislative candidates who were to receive contributions from the Republican National Committee. Defense attorneys questioned whether the document exists.
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