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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Georgia Ethics Commission won't investigate source of Republican Burt Jones' $10M loan
Georgia's State Ethics Commission on Monday declined to investigate whether Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones broke state law when he loaned $10 million to a campaign committee after showing far less cash on an earlier financial disclosure. However, a request for a legal opinion on whether such loans are legal is still pending before the ethics body. Bryan Tyson, a lawyer for Attorney General Chris Carr had made the complaint Thursday. Carr is running against Jones for the 2026 Republican nomination for governor. The GOP primary is next May, followed by the general election in November 2026. Gov. Brian Kemp legally can't run again after two terms. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Ethics Commission Director David Emadi on Monday wrote back that the commission was rejecting the complaint and wouldn't investigate because it didn't allege a legal violation. Jones' 2022 financial disclosure showed Jones had a net worth of $12.4 million, but only $700,000 in cash and securities. TRENDING STORIES: Chris Carr questions legality of rival Burt Jones' $10M campaign loan 'I feel confident.': Burt Jones wants to get rid of state income tax if he's elected governor As Georgia lieutenant governor raises cash, a possible 2026 opponent questions how it can be spent Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr plans to run for governor Carr's campaign questioned how Jones could have come up with $10 million in cash, suggesting Jones had falsely reported either his finances then or the source of the cash now, but Emadi wrote the 2022 report 'does not form a factual and legal basis to investigate an alleged false or incorrect filing regarding a loan made in a campaign disclosure report more than three years later.' Julia Mazzone, a Carr spokesperson, said Carr 'respectfully' disagrees with the decision, calling the source of Jones' case 'mysterious.' Jones spokesperson Kendyl Parker said the complaint was a 'pathetic cry for attention' and called the decision 'the first of many losses for the Carr campaign.' Still pending is the Carr campaign's request for an advisory opinion arguing that Jones was prohibited from making the loan to his leadership committee, a special fundraising vehicle that allows the governor, lieutenant governor and legislative leaders to raise unlimited funds. Tyson argued that under Georgia law, loans can be made only to a candidate committee, not to a freestanding political action committee or a leadership committee. Carr's campaign has beenvoicing concerns for monthsthat Jones will use his leadership committee and his family wealth from a string of gas stations to outspend them in the primary. Campaign officials citea 2022 federal judge's rulingthat a leadership committee for Kemp could not spend money against challenger David Perdue during the Republican primary that year because it would violate Perdue's free speech rights. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
New York Times
7 hours ago
- Health
- New York Times
Empathy and Justice in Global Health
To the Editor: Re 'Why We Risk Ourselves to Care for Others,' by Craig Spencer (Opinion guest essay, July 11): Perhaps I'm not the only one who cried at the end of Dr. Spencer's eloquent portrayal in support of the moral argument for global health. As a nurse, I recognize the congruence of his tenderness in treating a person with Ebola — as well as his own experience of a similar humane touch when he, too, suffered — with nursing's own Code of Ethics. His example epitomized the first provision of that code: 'The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and unique attributes of every person.' I stand with him and so many others who plead for recognizing and restoring the fundamental value: our mutual obligation to the humanity of us all. Lynn HamiltonAnn Arbor, Mich. To the Editor: Dr. Craig Spencer makes the point that global health activities depend on moral arguments, and he emphasizes the role of empathy. This moral argument may be appropriate for Dr. Spencer's personal decision to provide medical care for Ebola patients in Guinea in 2014. But it is not adequate for reconstructing U.S. global health policy, which has been destroyed by the Trump administration's approach of 'America First.' The Trump approach to global health ethics could be summed up as 'not our problem' and 'not our interest.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
The Independent
8 hours ago
- Business
- The Independent
Georgia Ethics Commission won't investigate source of Republican Burt Jones' $10M loan
Georgia 's State Ethics Commission on Monday declined to investigate whether Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones broke state law when he loaned $10 million to a campaign committee after showing far less cash on an earlier financial disclosure. However, a request for a legal opinion on whether such loans are legal is still pending before the ethics body. Bryan Tyson, a lawyer for Attorney General Chris Carr had made the complaint Thursday. Carr is running against Jones for the 2026 Republican nomination for governor. The GOP primary is next May, followed by the general election in November 2026. Gov. Brian Kemp legally can't run again after two terms. Ethics Commission Director David Emadi on Monday wrote back that the commission was rejecting the complaint and wouldn't investigate because it didn't allege a legal violation. Jones' 2022 financial disclosure showed Jones had a net worth of $12.4 million, but only $700,000 in cash and securities. Carr's campaign questioned how Jones could have come up with $10 million in cash, suggesting Jones had falsely reported either his finances then or the source of the cash now, But Emadi wrote the 2022 report 'does not form a factual and legal basis to investigate an alleged false or incorrect filing regarding a loan made in a campaign disclosure report more than three years later.' Julia Mazzone, a Carr spokesperson, said Carr 'respectfully' disagrees with the decision, calling the source of Jones' case 'mysterious.' Jones spokesperson Kendyl Parker said the complaint was a 'pathetic cry for attention' and called the decision 'the first of many losses for the Carr campaign.' Still pending is the Carr campaign's request for an advisory opinion arguing that Jones was prohibited from making the loan to his leadership committee, a special fundraising vehicle that allows the governor, lieutenant governor and legislative leaders to raise unlimited funds. Tyson argued that under Georgia law, loans can be made only to a candidate committee, not to a freestanding political action committee or a leadership committee. Carr's campaign has been voicing concerns for months that Jones will use his leadership committee and his family wealth from a string of gas stations to outspend them in the primary. Campaign officials cite a 2022 federal judge's ruling that a leadership committee for Kemp could not spend money against challenger David Perdue during the Republican primary that year because it would violate Perdue's free speech rights.
Associated Press
8 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Georgia Ethics Commission won't investigate source of Republican Burt Jones' $10M loan
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's State Ethics Commission on Monday declined to investigate whether Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones broke state law when he loaned $10 million to a campaign committee after showing far less cash on an earlier financial disclosure. However, a request for a legal opinion on whether such loans are legal is still pending before the ethics body. Bryan Tyson, a lawyer for Attorney General Chris Carr had made the complaint Thursday. Carr is running against Jones for the 2026 Republican nomination for governor. The GOP primary is next May, followed by the general election in November 2026. Gov. Brian Kemp legally can't run again after two terms. Ethics Commission Director David Emadi on Monday wrote back that the commission was rejecting the complaint and wouldn't investigate because it didn't allege a legal violation. Jones' 2022 financial disclosure showed Jones had a net worth of $12.4 million, but only $700,000 in cash and securities. Carr's campaign questioned how Jones could have come up with $10 million in cash, suggesting Jones had falsely reported either his finances then or the source of the cash now, But Emadi wrote the 2022 report 'does not form a factual and legal basis to investigate an alleged false or incorrect filing regarding a loan made in a campaign disclosure report more than three years later.' Julia Mazzone, a Carr spokesperson, said Carr 'respectfully' disagrees with the decision, calling the source of Jones' case 'mysterious.' Jones spokesperson Kendyl Parker said the complaint was a 'pathetic cry for attention' and called the decision 'the first of many losses for the Carr campaign.' Still pending is the Carr campaign's request for an advisory opinion arguing that Jones was prohibited from making the loan to his leadership committee, a special fundraising vehicle that allows the governor, lieutenant governor and legislative leaders to raise unlimited funds. Tyson argued that under Georgia law, loans can be made only to a candidate committee, not to a freestanding political action committee or a leadership committee. Carr's campaign has been voicing concerns for months that Jones will use his leadership committee and his family wealth from a string of gas stations to outspend them in the primary. Campaign officials cite a 2022 federal judge's ruling that a leadership committee for Kemp could not spend money against challenger David Perdue during the Republican primary that year because it would violate Perdue's free speech rights.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Bride Faces Dilemma as Groom Insists on Only Inviting Wedding Guests Likely to Give Gifts Valued at $300 or More
The bride said that she was feeling "really conflicted" by her husband-to-be's suggestion A bride-to-be is questioning the ethics behind her fiancé's wedding guest list criteria. In a post on Reddit's "Wedding" forum, the bride shared how her fiancé suggested that they should only invite friends and family who will give them wedding gifts valued at $300 or higher. Now, the woman is "feeling really conflicted" and is asking Reddit users for their perspective on the situation. "I'm not sure how to feel," she admitted. For context, the bride explained that her fiancé and his family do not have a history of greediness. In fact, they've all been very "generous." At the couple's engagement party, the groom-to-be covered "70%" of the costs and his side of the family gave them "cash gifts" even though there was no expectation. The bride's family did not give gifts, nor did the majority of her friends. "He was pretty disappointed by that and now seems guarded," the Redditor recalled of her fiancé's reaction to the low gift count. He is also "paying for most" of their wedding expenses. Following the party, the soon-to-be bride and groom had a conversation about their wedding guest list. "When I told him I'd like to invite about 100 people from my side, he said we should only invite guests who would likely give at least $300 in gifts," the bride wrote. "I told him that felt really transactional, and in the heat of the moment, I said something I regret. We haven't spoken since." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. She asked the forum: "Is it reasonable for him to feel that way? Or is this a red flag?" Fellow Reddit users had mixed reactions in the comments section. Some Redditors noted that only inviting well-off guests was "definitely transactional," and that the groom "sounds greedy," with his suggestion being a "massive red flag." "I would think if he expects guests to supplement what he's putting into the wedding that maybe you guys should scale back to a level he feels more comfortable spending," the top comment reads. "I'm sorry you're dealing with this uncomfortable situation." A few Redditors advised the bride to reevaluate her relationship moving forward. "Getting married is a celebration of your life together. It is a chance to thank all of the people who have helped you along the way and that you love. I cannot imagine marrying someone who is this transactional and cruel. Not everyone can afford that level of gift," one person wrote. "Sorry, but I honestly think this is a great opportunity to reevaluate the relationship and determine if this is genuinely someone you want to spend the rest of your life with." Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
