Report Details Alleged Bribery Scheme Involving Senator Collins and Defense Contractor
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Sep 22
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What happened
ProPublica reviewed internal company emails from a defense contractor. The report details a situation where the contractor allegedly offered donations to a super PAC associated with Senator Susan Collins. The contractor reportedly sought guarantees of tens of millions of dollars in additional federal contracts from the Senator.
From defenseone.com
Why it matters
The situation involves allegations of criminal bribery, as government contractors are prohibited from making political contributions. The potential exchange of donations for official government action raises regulatory risks for those involved in the contracting and political finance sectors.
From defenseone.com
Who's involved
- ProPublicaNonprofit organization that reviewed the internal company emails.
- Susan CollinsUnited States Senator from Maine who was allegedly targeted for guaranteed federal contracts.
- ReedHead of the super PAC associated with Senator Collins who met with the contractor executives.
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The entities involved
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ProPublica
nonprofit investigative journalism organization based in New York City