Clif Scott Denies Phipps' Allegations

Former Auditor & Inspector Clifton Scott says allegations he accepted illegal campaign donations from Steve Phipps and provided favors in return are wrong.

"I really don't know what to think of it," Scott said of Phipps' testimony in the federal trial of current Auditor & Inspector Jeff McMahan and his wife, Lori.

Scott said he knew that Phipps held fundraisers for his campaigns and added, "If there were straw donors, I wasn't aware of it."

In testimony Wednesday, Phipps detailed illegal donations to Scott's campaign and the favors he alleges Scott provided in return.

Phipps admitted from the stand that he funneled illegal money into six other campaigns, including those of Governor Henry, Congressman Dan Boren and the John Edwards presidential campaign. There was no assertion by Phipps that any of those candidates were aware he was the source of donations to their campaigns.

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