Hawley seeks “computer tampering” felony charges against Greitens in Mission Continues investigation
UPDATE 4/18: A spokesperson for charity organization said this, “The Mission Continues has been fully cooperating with the Missouri Attorney General’s office and we look forward to the completion of those efforts. We have said from the beginning, as an organization we completely abstain from any and all political activities. The Mission Continues did not provide, nor authorize the use of, our donors’ information to any persons or groups for political/campaign purposes. We appreciate that AG Hawley has recognized that the evidence fully supports that The Mission Continues did not authorize the use of any donor information for political purposes. Nor did we promote Governor Greitens for political office. The Mission Continues remains committed to our mission to empower veterans, volunteers, and communities around the country through the power of service.”
UPDATE 12:05 pm: Gov. Greitens responded to the press conference by saying, “Fortunately for Josh, he’s better at press conferences than the law. Anyone who has set foot in a Missouri courtroom knows these allegations are ridiculous. Josh has turned the “evidence” he claims to have over to St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner– a liberal prosecutor funded by George Soros who allegedly suborned perjury, falsified documents, and withheld evidence. We will dispense with these false allegations.”
UPDATE 11:40 am: The St. Louis Circuit Attorney responded to the press conference by tweeting:
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ORIGINAL STORY: During a press conference on Tuesday morning, Attorney General Josh Hawley announced that he is seeking “computer tampering” charges against Gov. Eric Greitens.
During The Mission Continues investigation, Hawley said his office uncovered evidence of criminal wrongdoing by using the charity’s donor list for political fundraising in an unauthorized fashion.
ABC 17 previously reported that federal tax law prohibits 501(c)(3) charities such as The Mission Continues from participating in any political campaign on behalf of a candidate for public office.
Hawley said the charges his office is seeking are felonies.
Hawley said the deadline for the statute of limitations is fast approaching so his office turned over the evidence to the St. Louis Circuit Attorney so they can decide if they wish to press charges.
The Mission Continues investigation will continue and Hawley said his office “will not be intimidated or deterred from doing their job.”
