On December 16, 2008, beleaguered Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich's close adviser Christopher Kelly pleaded guilty to tax fraud.Chicago Sun Times: Christopher Kelly to plead guilty... (December 16, 2008)
Kelly is president and owner of BCI Roofing and CGK Consulting. In 2007 he was charged with failing to report $1.3 million in winnings from illegal gambling to the IRS. Although none of the charges are related to the still-emerging Blagojevich scandal, Kelly is believed to be under investigation along with other associates of Blagojevich's.Chicago Sun Times: Christopher Kelly to plead guilty... (December 16, 2008)
Charges against Christopher Kelly
The indictment alleges that between 2000 and 2006, Kelly wagered millions of dollars with an illegal bookmaking operation. During that period, Kelly was Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich's emissary to the Illinois Gaming Board. Kelly is alleged to have pressured the board to accept a new casino in Rosemont, after the board had scuttled an earlier one because the investors had ties to the mob.Daily Herald: Blagojevich fundraiser, adviser indicted in corruption investigation (December 13, 2007)
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Kelly under-reported $1 million in personal income and $300,000 in income related to the two businessesDaily Herald: Blagojevich...adviser indicted... (December 13, 2007)
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Charged with five counts each of filing false federal personal and corporate income taxes
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Filings took place between 2000 and 2006
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Charged with one count of obstructing the IRS and one count of money-launderingDaily Herald: Blagojevich...adviser indicted... (December 13, 2007)
