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Lobbyists agree to pay financial penalities in ethics case
Two well-known Oklahoma lobbyists will not face criminal charges for their involvement in a PAC that made illegal donations totaling $27,750.
Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater made the decision not to prosecute in light of their agreements with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission to pay substantial penalties to the state.
James Milner agreed to pay $65,000 to the state general revenue fund and never again to serve as an officer of a PAC.
James McSpadden agreed to pay $50,000 and not serve as an officer of a PAC for 10 years.
Read more: https://oklahoman.com/article/5680066/lobbyists-agree-to-pay-financial-penalities-in-ethics-case