More Democrats Subpoenaed in Easley Investigation

Federal investigators have issued Lyndo Tippett, the former secretary of the N.C. Department of Transportation, a subpoena in connection with the ongoing investigation into Former Governor Mike Easley.

The News & Observer reports:

“In the subpoena sent to DOT last week, prosecutors asked for documents and information about Law Enforcement Associates, a Raleigh company where Rand serves as board chairman. Tippett, a longtime LEA investor, joined the company’s board last year.”

Tippett wasn’t the only one of Easley’s friends in the news last week.  Former Southport Mayor Norman Holden also received a subpoena:

“The subpoena asks for information on former Southport Mayor and longtime Easley friend Norman Holden. Holden had a $19,800-a-year contract with DOT as a liasion to 11 counties in southeastern North Carolina while Easley was in office.

“The subpoena also asks for information about Easley’s home on River Drive in Southport.”

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