Credit to KSHB for offering continuing coverage of a worthwhile political story . . . Much like the recent work of Lady Gaga . . . It could've easily been ignored by the tone deaf public.
The big question . . .
WILL THE RECENT ARREST & INDICTMENT OF JOHN CARNES PROVE TROUBLESOME FOR MORE JACKSON COUNTY POLITICOS?!?
Here's a hint that this drama runs deep . . .
Aside from Carnes' apparent failure to pay his taxes, the indictment shows Carnes profited off the sale of the Rockwood Golf Club and Missouri Power Plant demolition.
According to the court records, Carnes deposited $232,000 in fees from the combined deals that were made with the city.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
John Carnes indicted in relation to Independence city-issued contracts
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - John Carnes, an attorney in Independence, was sentenced to prison for bribing city council members in the 80s. According to a newly unsealed indictment that accuses Carnes of tax evasion and obstruction, he could be spending more time in prison.
Independence lawyer tied to utility projects that drew FBI scrutiny indicted for tax evasion
An attorney and former elected official in Independence was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury on felonies related to tax evasion. John C. Carnes, 67, was charged with one count of tax evasion, one count of corruptly endeavoring to obstruct the IRS and seven counts of failure to pay taxes.
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