Tuesday 30 August 2016

Operation Spicer: Former Charlestown MP Referred To Director Of Public Prosecutions

BY IAN CROUCH

 Former Charlestown MP, Andrew Cornwell could be prosecuted following the release of the ICAC report into illegal political donations.

The corruption watchdog has recommended Mr Cornwell and his wife Samantha Brookes face criminal charges for giving false or misleading evidence.

The ICAC investigation found Andrew Cornwell, and former Member for Newcastle, Tim Owen acted with the intention of evading political donation laws.

The Operation Spicer report also noted a large portion of the $700,000 donated to the state Liberal Party's 2011 election campaign was illegally gifted by property developers.

Former Charlestown MP Andrew Cornwell and Wife Samantha Brookes Leave ICAC Hearing In August 2014. Picture smh.com.au