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Former Campaign Manager Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $115,000 in Campaign Funds
An Illinois man has pleaded guilty to the theft of more than $115,000 in campaign funds from the McSally for Senate Campaign in 2018 and 2019.
Anthony Barry, 33, of Yorkville, served as a deputy campaign manager and consultant for former U.S. Senator Martha McSally.
According to court documents, Barry used his position in the campaign to fraudulently direct the campaign to make payments to him beyond what he was owed for his salary and had the fraudulently obtained funds deposited into his personal bank account.
Barry pleaded guilty to an information charging him with one count of unlawful conversion of campaign funds, a crime that carries a maximum term of five years in prison.
He is scheduled to be sentenced on July 6.
Barry’s scheme was uncovered by the FBI’s Washington Field Office, which is investigating the case.
As part of his plea agreement, Barry faces a maximum term of five years in prison and will be sentenced after a federal district court judge considers the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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