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Jim Cooney, a lawyer for the N.C. Democratic Party, spars with board member Charles Winfree after Winfree questioned Scott Falmlen, who was the state Democratic Party executive director from 1999-2005, on whether there was a separate account for funneling money to former Gov. Mike Easley. Board members have made reference to a special "Governor's Fund" within the party. Falmlen said the term was a code applied to contributions so the party would know how much money Easley's campaign had raised for the party.
"It was not a bank account. It was a source code," Falmlen said. Falmlen was testifying during the State Board of Elections hearing on Thursday, October 29, 2009. The board is gathering information on possible campaign violations by Easley and the state Democratic Party.
SHAWN ROCCO
shawn.rocco@newsobserver.com – Staff photo by Shawn Rocco
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Scott Falmlen, who was the state Democratic Party executive director from 1999-2005, spars with board member Charles Winfree on whether there was a separate account for funneling money to former Gov. Mike Easley. Board members have made reference to a special "Governor's Fund" within the party. Falmlen said the term was a code applied to contributions so the party would know how much money Easley's campaign had raised for the party.
"It was not a bank account. It was a source code," Falmlen said. Falmlen was testifying during the State Board of Elections hearing on Thursday, October 29, 2009. The board is gathering information on possible campaign violations by Easley and the state Democratic Party.
SHAWN ROCCO
shawn.rocco@newsobserver.com – Staff photo by Shawn Rocco
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Kim Strach who is the deputy director for campaign finance for the State Board of Elections speaks with chairman Larry Leake during the board's hearing on Thursday, October 29, 2009. – Staff photo by Shawn Rocco
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Scott Falmlen, who was the state Democratic Party executive director from 1999-2005, spars with board member Charles Winfree on whether there was a separate account for funneling money to former Gov. Mike Easley. Board members have made reference to a special "Governor's Fund" within the party. Falmlen said the term was a code applied to contributions so the party would know how much money Easley's campaign had raised for the party.
"It was not a bank account. It was a source code," Falmlen said. Falmlen was testifying during the State Board of Elections hearing on Thursday, October 29, 2009. The board is gathering information on possible campaign violations by Easley and the state Democratic Party.
SHAWN ROCCO
shawn.rocco@newsobserver.com – Staff photo by Shawn Rocco
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Jim Cooney, a lawyer for the N.C. Democratic Party, left, questions Scott Falmlen, who was the state Democratic Party executive director from 1999-2005, on how and where funds were directed to former Gov. Mike Easley and the N.C. Democratic Party. Board members have made reference to a special "Governor's Fund" within the party. Falmlen said the term was a code applied to contributions so the party would know how much money Easley's campaign had raised for the party. Falmlen was testifying during the State Board of Elections hearing on Thursday, October 29, 2009. The board is gathering information on possible campaign violations by Easley and the state Democratic Party.
SHAWN ROCCO
shawn.rocco@newsobserver.com – Staff photo by Shawn Rocco
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Jim Cooney, a lawyer for the N.C. Democratic Party, right, questions Scott Falmlen, who was the state Democratic Party executive director from 1999-2005, on how and where funds were directed to former Gov. Mike Easley and the N.C. Democratic Party. Board members have made reference to a special "Governor's Fund" within the party. Falmlen said the term was a code applied to contributions so the party would know how much money Easley's campaign had raised for the party. – Staff photo by Shawn Rocco
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After questioning Scott Falmlen, who was the state Democratic Party executive director from 1999-2005, Jim Cooney, seen here, a lawyer for the N.C. Democratic Party, explains how and where funds were directed to former Gov. Mike Easley and the N.C. Democratic Party. – Staff photo by Shawn Rocco
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Kim Strach who is the deputy director for campaign finance for the board, listens to Fformer governor Mike Easley's lawyer Thomas Hicks, as he makes his closing arguments during the State Board of Elections hearing on Thursday, October 29, 2009. Hicks told the board that Easley says he's innocent but wants the case referred to the Wake County District Attorney for further investigation. The board is gathering information on possible campaign violations by Easley and the state Democratic Party.
SHAWN ROCCO
shawn.rocco@newsobserver.com – Staff photo by Shawn Rocco
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Former governor Mike Easley's lawyer Thomas Hicks, makes his closing arguments during the State Board of Elections hearing on Thursday, October 29, 2009. Hicks told the board that Easley says he's innocent but wants the case referred to the Wake County District Attorney for further investigation. The board is gathering information on possible campaign violations by Easley and the state Democratic Party.
SHAWN ROCCO
shawn.rocco@newsobserver.com – Staff photo by Shawn Rocco
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Council for the Mike Easley Committee, David Long, left, and John Wallace huddle before making their closing arguments during the State Board of Elections hearing on Thursday, October 29, 2009. The board is gathering information on possible campaign violations by Easley and the state Democratic Party.
SHAWN ROCCO
shawn.rocco@newsobserver.com – Staff photo by Shawn Rocco
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Jim Cooney, a lawyer for the N.C. Democratic Party, makes his final arguments during the State Board of Elections hearing on Thursday, October 29, 2009. The board is gathering information on possible campaign violations by Easley and the state Democratic Party.
SHAWN ROCCO
shawn.rocco@newsobserver.com – Staff photo by Shawn Rocco
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Bob Hall, of Democracy North Carolina, who filed the complaint with the board has the final say during the State Board of Elections hearing on Thursday, October 29, 2009. The board is gathering information on possible campaign violations by Easley and the state Democratic Party.
SHAWN ROCCO
shawn.rocco@newsobserver.com – Staff photo by Shawn Rocco
