In October 2010, a man known as “Bobby Thompson” was indicted for operating a scam veterans’ charity that bilked contributors out of millions. Thompson, whose true identity and whereabouts are unknown, allegedly pocketed 90 percent of the proceeds from his U.S. Navy Veterans Association. He also gave thousands to conservative political candidates, including Virginia AG Ken Cuccinelli and Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN). (Both have given away the donations.)
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