one of Ohio's top GOP fundraiser -- and Bush Pioneer -- Tom Noe was indicted yesterday on 53 counts:
Mr. Noe was charged with 22 counts of forgery, 11 counts of money laundering, eight counts of tampering with records, six counts of aggravated theft, five counts of grand theft, and one count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.

Officials believe some of the stolen money helped fuel a lavish lifestyle that at one time included three waterfront homes, including a $2 million sprawling home in the Florida Keys where Mr. Noe, 51, now lives.

Mr. Noe, the longtime Republican benefactor and high-level appointee whose coin dealings with the state have touched off waves of scandal in Ohio, left the Lucas County jail yesterday after posting a $500,000 bond.

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060214/NEWS02/60214002

2/14/2006 3:20:18 PM

2/14/2006 3:27:23 PM

Any word on whether or not the money is being returned?

2/14/2006 3:36:34 PM

Went to grad school in Ohio. God damn that place sucks.

/free ride for masters - Thanks Ohio U!

2/14/2006 5:56:31 PM