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Sunday, June 22, 2008 --- 74 days ago http://gothamist.com/2008/06/22/as_probe_continues_sharpton_hires_f.php
 Last week, the Reverend Al Sharpton announced he hired a former U.S. Attorney as the feds continue to investigate his National Action Network's finances. The announcement comes on the heels of many of his corporate donors being subpoenaed . Last Sunday, the NY Post devoted a lengthy article suggesting the National Action Network, a non-profit dedicated to civil rights issues, had shaken down major companies , threatening protests if they didn't donate. Sharpton denied those allegations and issued a statement saying: Though rarely do I hear anything new I must say I find it interesting that the New York Post, which is owned by NewsCorp, would claim that National Action Network "shakes down" corporations for contributions because they have been supportive of National Action Network in the manner described above. Newscorp bought two tables to our 2005 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dinner so they could further lobby against our mutual questioning of the fairness of Nielsen Companies new rating system. They even hosted a member of Congress at their table knowing that my public statements at the dinner would support our mutual position. Clearly they understand when they want to work with NAN and me but have some jaded view of when others do. In fact I recommend that IRS talk to NewsCorp first. You can read his full statement here . Sharpton is also suspicious of the Justice Department, after he and his staff were given 6:30 a.m. "wake-up" subpoen ... |
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