FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION OF INDEPENDENT COUNSEL ROBERT RAY

Judicial Watch Complaint Sparks Probe of Ray’s Illegal Run for NJ Seat in U.S. Senate

Ray’s Final Report On Clinton Investigations Challenged By Judicial Watch

(Washington, DC) Judicial Watch, the public interest law firm that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, revealed today that the Federal Election Commission has commenced an investigation of Independent Counsel Robert W. Ray based on a February 21, 2002 complaint by Judicial Watch.

Judicial Watch requested a thorough investigation of Ray based on confirmed reports of his conduct in running as the Republican candidate for one of New Jersey’s seats in the U.S. Senate, while simultaneously serving as Independent Counsel. Ray has met with New Jersey Republican leaders and has spoken at fundraising events. At a minimum, Ray’s actions are a gross violation of ethics regulations, as well as a violation of law.