Ed Lee donors face money-laundering allegations

[RandySF]

(11-02) 12:40 PDT San Francisco -- A man infamous among San Francisco renters for strong-arming tenants out of rent-controlled apartments owned by one of the city's most notorious landlords directed employees to donate to Mayor Ed Lee's election campaign, telling them they would be "reimbursed right away," according to an e-mail obtained by The Chronicle.

The district attorney's office is now "evaluating" the matter, its third probe into alleged wrongdoing by Lee's supporters.

Lee's campaign said it was the victim in the incident and was unaware of the apparent violation of state law, which prohibits donating in someone else's name or being reimbursed for a contribution. It's the second time Lee donors have come under scrutiny for alleged money laundering in the race.



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