Friday, February 27, 2004

Sequence of subpoenas released yesterday (February 25, 2004) What follows is a chronology of subpoenas that were publicly released yesterday. It suggests the progress and direction of the Grand Jury investigation.

TRMPAC Scandal—Subpoenas for Appearances and Documents publicly released by the office of the Travis County District Attorney

For Immediate Release:
For More Information Contact:
February 27, 2004
Craig McDonald, 512-472-9770

From the Quorum Report:

TIMETABLE FOR A GRAND JURY INVESTIGATION
Sequence of subpoenas released yesterday (February 25, 2004) What follows is a chronology of subpoenas that were publicly released yesterday. It suggests the progress and direction of the Grand Jury investigation.
  • October 28, 2003 -- Milton Rister, Ace Research with documents

  • October 28, 2003 -- Kevin Brannon, political consultant, with documents

  • October 28, 2003 -- Susan Lilly, fundraiser with documents

  • November 4, 2003 -- Kevin Brannon -- subpoena says he can, "not disclose the existence of this subpoena except with legal counsel"

  • November 4, 2003 -- Milton Rister -- subpoena says he can, "not disclose the existence of this subpoena except with legal counsel"

  • November 4, 2003 -- Susan Lilly -- subpoena says he can, "not disclose the existence of this subpoena except with legal counsel"

  • November 4, 2003 -- Sarilee Ferguson -- subpoena says he can, "not disclose the existence of this subpoena except with legal counsel"

  • November 4, 2003 -- Matt Welch, PAC Director, Texans for Lawsuit Reform -- subpoena says he can, "not disclose the existence of this subpoena except with legal counsel"

  • November 20, 2003 -- Matt Welch, appearance

  • November 20, 2003 -- Amy Jones, appearance

  • November 20, 2003 -- Todd Smith, political consultant, appearance

  • December 9, 2003 -- Matt Welch, appearance

  • December 18, 2003 -- Allison Hawkins, Vice President, Continental Airlines -- regarding the airline's commitment to provide $15,000 in airfare to TRMPAC

  • January 16, 2004 -- Susan Lily, appearance

  • January 16, 2004 -- Custodian of Records of Contact America, Inc, phone banking operation -- documents

  • January 16, 2004 -- Russell Anderson, accountant for TRMPAC, appearance and documents

  • January 16, 2004 -- John Colyandro, director TRMPAC, appearance and documents

  • January 16, 2004 -- Bill Ceverha, treasurer TRMPAC, appearance and documents

  • January 16, 2004 -- Ellen Williams, lobbyist, appearance

  • January 16, 2004 -- Warren M. Robold, fundraiser, documents

  • January 22, 2004 (filed date) -- Becky Levy, Director of Disclosure Filing, Texas Ethics Commission, -- certified personal financial statement of TRMPAC board including Tony Garza, Florence Shapiro, Dianne Delisi, Beverly Wooley, Tom Craddick, Tom Delay.

  • January 22, 2004 (filed date) -- Barbara W. Bonfiglio, Custodian of Records of Americans for Republican Majority PAC & Americans for aRepublican Majoirty Non-Federal Account -- records of selected disbursements

  • January 22, 2004 (filed date) -- Jay C.Banning, Custodian of Records of the Republican National Committee, selected records of funds received by TRMPAC and funds disbursed in Texas

  • January 30, 2004 (filed date) -- Danielle K. Ferro, consultant and daughter of Tom Delay, appearance and documents

  • February 4, 2004 -- Warren M. Robold, appearance and documents

  • February 6, 2004 -- The Custodian of Records of Purple Sage Ranch in Bandera, records related to a TRMPAC retreat

  • February 12, 2004 -- Danielle K. Ferro, testimony

  • February 12, 2004 -- Matt Matthews, lobbyist and 2002 candidate, testimony

  • February 19, 2004 -- Vance Miller, Republican contributor, appearance and documents related to $10,000 contribution to TRMPAC

  • February 19, 2004 -- Paul Francis, attorney for Rep. Bill Zedler, appearance and records

  • February 19, 2004 -- Custodian of Records, Loeffler Jonas & Tuggy LLP, records relating to Rep. Bill Zedler

  • February 19, 2004 -- Kevin Shuvalov, Regional director, Republican National Committee, appearance and records relating to contributions to Todd Baxter, Dwayne Bohac, Glenda Dawson, Dan Flynn, Rick Green, Jack Stick and Larry Taylor

  • February 19, 2004 -- D Nicholas Acuff, Attorney, appearance and records related to challenge to Rep. Bill Zedler

  • February 19, 2004 -- Matt Matthews, testimony

  • February 26, 2004 -- Russell Anderson, testimony

  • February 26, 2004 -- Demetrius McDaniel, attorney-lobbyist, testimony and documents

  • March 3, 2004 -- Kevin Shuvalov, testimony and documents

  • March 4, 2004 -- Leland Kerby, Attorney for Pedro Nieto, Republican candidate from Uvalde

  • March 4, 2004 -- Custodian of Records of the Eppstein Group, documents related to conduct of polls TRMPAC and others

  • March 4, 2004 -- Custodian of Records of P.M. Clinton International Investigations, documents

  • March 4, 2004 -- Custodian of Records, Barton Creek Resort, documents related to TRMPAC meeting

  • March 4, 2004 -- Custodian of Records for Lagana Printing Services, Washington DC, documents relating to TRMPAC business

  • March 4, 2004 -- Custodian of Records, Catered Affairs, documents relating to TRMPAC business

  • March 4, 2003 -- Custodian of Records, Thomas Graphics, Inc. documents relating to TRMPAC business

  • March 4, 2004 -- Weeks & Associates Investigations, documents relating to TRMPAC business

  • March 4, 2004 -- Hyatt Regency Austin, documents relating to TRMPAC business

  • March 4, 2004 -- Headliners Club, Austin, documents relating to TRMPAC business

  • March 4. 2004 -- Landry's Seafood, Houston, documents relating to TRMPAC business

  • March 4, 2004 -- Fabrizio, McLaughlin & Associates, political consulting firm, documents relating to TRMPAC business

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