Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) confirmed that federal law enforcement officials recently seized his phone as part of an investigation into discrepancies involving campaign finance.
NewsChannel 5 first reported the FBI investigation and the search warrant that was executed at his home in rural Maury County early on Tuesday. The raid happened on Friday, one day after Ogles beat GOP primary challenger Courtney Johnston.
“It has been widely reported for months that my campaign made mistakes in our initial financial filings,” Ogles said in a statement. “We have worked diligently with attorneys and reporting experts to correct the errors and ensure compliance going forward.”
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“Last Friday, the FBI took possession of my cell phone,” he added. “It is my understanding that they are investigating the same well-known facts…
