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Nov 24, 2010 · RALEIGH — Mike Easley became the first governor in North Carolina history to be convicted of a felony connected to his conduct in public office after prosecutors and Easley’s attorneys reached a plea deal on state charges Tuesday.
Nov 23, 2010 · Former Governor Mike Easley entered an Alford plea in Wake County court, which means he acknowledged the state's evidence could result in a conviction without having to admit any guilt. By entering the plea Easley would avoid any prison time.
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Nov 28, 2010 · But the two-year criminal investigation revealed a classic political scandal: popular politician undone by gifts and favors. In his case, a discounted vacation lot, loaned cars and campaign...
1 day ago · Easley became a convicted felon and lost his right to vote, but he wasn’t sentenced to prison, instead paying a small $1,000 fine. His son Michael Easley Jr. is now Biden’s top federal ...
Nov 24, 2010 · Investigation. RALEIGH — Former North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley was convicted Tuesday of a low-level felony and agreed to pay a $1,000 fine for an improperly filed campaign finance report,...
The plea wraps up months of investigation of Easley's financial dealings, and will be enough for federal investigators to drop a separate grand jury investigation. Representatives from...
2 days ago · RALEIGH — The federal prosecutor investigating former Gov. Mike Easley should stay on the job, U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan said Wednesday, distancing herself from the scandal that has engulfed her...