A recent release from the U.S. House Ethics Committee points to a worsening legal situation for Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles, who now faces a congressional investigation into a $320,000 campaign contribution that he appears to have completely fabricated.
NewsChannel 5 Investigates first exposed that discrepancy more than a year ago.
The day after New Year’s Day, the ethics committee released a report that, at first blush, appeared to be just a recommendation for an investigation into those allegations against the Maury County Republican.
But a closer reading reveals that Ogles is already facing that investigation.
“The public really should know that this was a likely serious violation. There is substantial evidence to believe these violations occurred,” said Danielle Caputo, ethics legal counsel with the nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center. The center filed an ethics complaint against Ogles following an exclusive NewsChannel 5 investigation.
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