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U.S. Court Rejects Appeal in State Auditor Fraud Case
U.S. Court Rejects Appeal in State Auditor Fraud Case
U.S. Court Rejects Appeal in State Auditor Fraud Case
SEATTLE (AP) — A federal appeals court has dismissed an appeal by departing Washington State Auditor Troy Kelley, paving the way for federal prosecutors to retry him on tax-related charges. Three 9th Circuit Court of Appeals judges rejected Kelley's double jeopardy argument Tuesday related to Kelley's first trial, which ended in an acquittal on one count of lying to an Internal Revenue Service age
Washington Auditor Troy Kelley Case Goes to Jury
Washington Auditor Troy Kelley Case Goes to Jury
Washington Auditor Troy Kelley Case Goes to Jury
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — After more than five weeks, the federal fraud case against Washington State Auditor Troy Kelley has gone to the jury. The prosecutors and defense lawyers wrapped their closing arguments Wednesday afternoon. Two of the 14 jurors were then dismissed as alternates, and the remaining 12 will begin their deliberations Thursday...
Woman Who Hired Troy Kelley’s Company: He Promised Refunds
Woman Who Hired Troy Kelley’s Company: He Promised Refunds
Woman Who Hired Troy Kelley’s Company: He Promised Refunds
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A title company worker who hired Washington State Auditor Troy Kelley's former real-estate services company says he promised to refund unused fees to borrowers — contrary to his claims at a federal trial in Tacoma. Prosecutors have accused Kelley of pocketing $3 million he was supposed to refund to homeowners...
Troy Kelley’s Lawyer: Money Wasn’t Stolen
Troy Kelley’s Lawyer: Money Wasn’t Stolen
Troy Kelley’s Lawyer: Money Wasn’t Stolen
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A lawyer for indicted Washington State Auditor Troy Kelley is telling jurors her client didn't steal money from anybody or cheat on his taxes. Patty Eakes delivered her opening statement Tuesday afternoon, saying that when escrow customers turned over money to Kelley's company, they gave up all ownership interest in that money. She...