Ethics Charges Expected Against 4 Involved With Noe’s Donations

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TOLEDO, Ohio -- A state ethics official said four current or former officeholders from the Toledo area will be charged with violating state ethics laws.

The charges are in connection with the investigation into a major Republican donor who admitted to illegally funneling campaign donations to President George W. Bush's re-election bid.

Ohio Ethics Commission executive director David Freel said the four will appear in court tomorrow on ethics charges of failing to disclose gifts.

Lucas County Commissioner Maggie Thurber, Toledo City Councilwoman Betty Shultz, former Toledo Mayor Donna Owens and former state lawmaker Sally Perz have been under investigation over whether they broke ethics laws.