SC State Treasurer Suspended By Gov.
State Treasurer Indicted for Distributing Cocaine
Thomas Ravenel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP, WLTX) -- South Carolina Treasurer Thomas Ravenel has been indicted by a federal grand jury for distribution of cocaine.
The announcement was made Tuesday at a 5 p.m. news conference.
The indictments accuse Ravenel and another man of distributing less than 500 grams of cocaine starting in late 2005.
He's officially indicted on charges of conspiracy to possess and intent to distribute. He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine.
Officials say the investigation began in November of 2006 into drug deals in Charleston. The possible Ravenel connection was developed in April of 2007.
Ravenel is scheduled for an arraignment in federal court on July 9.
Michael L. Miller was also indicted Tuesday along with Ravenel.
A copy of the indictment was sent to the governor's office Tuesday. A spokesperson for Governor Mark Sanford says they are reviewing what is the protocol for dicipline in this type of situation.
Ravenel was elected state treasurer in 2006. His father, Arthur Ravenel Junior, was a powerful politician from Charleston who served eight years in the U.S. House and is a former state representative and state senator.
Thomas is also the founder of Ravenel Development Corp., a commercial real estate development company. As well, he serves as the state chairman for former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani's presidential campaign.
Thomas Ravenel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP, WLTX) -- South Carolina Treasurer Thomas Ravenel has been indicted by a federal grand jury for distribution of cocaine.
The announcement was made Tuesday at a 5 p.m. news conference.
The indictments accuse Ravenel and another man of distributing less than 500 grams of cocaine starting in late 2005.
He's officially indicted on charges of conspiracy to possess and intent to distribute. He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine.
Officials say the investigation began in November of 2006 into drug deals in Charleston. The possible Ravenel connection was developed in April of 2007.
Ravenel is scheduled for an arraignment in federal court on July 9.
Michael L. Miller was also indicted Tuesday along with Ravenel.
A copy of the indictment was sent to the governor's office Tuesday. A spokesperson for Governor Mark Sanford says they are reviewing what is the protocol for dicipline in this type of situation.
Ravenel was elected state treasurer in 2006. His father, Arthur Ravenel Junior, was a powerful politician from Charleston who served eight years in the U.S. House and is a former state representative and state senator.
Thomas is also the founder of Ravenel Development Corp., a commercial real estate development company. As well, he serves as the state chairman for former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani's presidential campaign.
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Another wonderful government official![}:)]
They feel they can get away with it,.........the law is only for the "peons."0 -
How much you wana bet he walks? 0
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