Lawyers Line Up Behind Gambling Industry Executive

A gambling industry executive and lawyers with firms that do business with the state were top contributors during the past year to a political committee affiliated with Attorney General Patricia Madrid. The PAC, called Justice for America Inc. , was formed in 2003 to help women and minorities run for political office. Under federal regulations, however, it can't contribute to Madrid's campaign to unseat U. S. Rep. Heather Wilson, an Albuquerque Republican. Among the top donors to the PAC were Stanley Fulton, owner of the Sunland Park racetrack and casino, who contributed $100,000 in August.

That accounted for a fifth of the committee's fund-raising during the past year. Fulton gave $25,000 to Madrid's committee in January 2005. Lawyers, some with firms that represent the state in lawsuits, were another major source of contributions to Madrid's committee, which is separate from a campaign committee financing her bid for Wilson's seat. Lawyers with a San Diego law firm contributed $95,500 to Justice for America. The individual contributions ranged from $500 to $18,500. The firm has a contract with the state for legal action over securities fraud and investment losses.

May 13, 2006
Posted By Hector Rodriquez
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