Lottery chief used clout to aid son's employer
Documents in Franklin County suit charge Cuyahoga County Republican Chairman Robert E. Hughes used influence to help MCA Games Inc., which won Ohio Lottery contracts. Scientific Games claims Hughes and associates profited via D.T.D. partnership and Robert E. Hughes Consulting Inc., linking to MCA and GOP figures. A contempt hearing was set for Dec. 8.
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Scientific Games Inc
Atlanta
MCA Games Inc
Westport
Conn
Scientific
Franklin County Common Pleas Court
Tommy L. Thompson
Hughes
Cleveland
Robert Hughes
Robert L. Mote
Ohio
Thompson
Robert
Ohio Lottery Commission
Donald Hughes
McCarthy
Lyon
D.T.C
MCA
Cuyahoga County
G.O.P
George M. Keith & Associates
Supermarket Communications Systems, Inc
Massachusetts
SCS
D.T.D. Company
Scientific Attorneys
Robert E. Hughes
Consultant, Inc
Aldem Insurance Agency
D.T.D. Co
Robert E
Papers Say Hughes Got $16,300
Cleveland radio talk show host alleges Cuyahoga County Republican Chairman Robert E. Hughes used influence to steer Ohio Lottery work to Midwest Media Inc, a firm linked to Hughes and his son. Merle R. Pollis, owner, says Hughes promised state contracts in exchange for a partnership and loan, while Pollis’ firm won a $10,000 lottery contract amid broader accusations of kickbacks and favors.
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UPI
Cuyahoga County
Republican Party
Robert E. Hughes
Ohio
Hughes
Midwest Media, Inc
Beachwood
WBBG
Merle R. Pollis
Timothy Hughes
Go Plain Dealer
Pollis
Board of Elections
Elections Board
Midwest Media
Lindsay Wagner Helps Save Jump-Attempting Woman
Los Angeles UPI report says Lindsay Wagner the Bionic Woman aided by a hotel engineer helped calm and restrain a distraught woman on the Sheraton Universal Hotel roof in North Hollywood. Wagner, reached by police, spoke with the jumper as the engineer pulled her to safety. Police detained a unidentified woman in her early 20s.
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UPI
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Sheraton Universal
North Hollywood
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Sheriff's Station
Malibu
H or X Picks Winner in Rhode Island Senate Race
In the 29th District contest for Smithfield and Scituate, incumbent F Daniel Russell and challenger Michael J Flynn each held 4109 votes after all absentees were counted except one. A disputed ballot marked H for Flynn sparked a legal clash over ballot validity and voter identity rules. Both sides prepare written arguments due Thursday before the state Board of Elections.
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Michael J. Flynn
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State Board of Elections
Busch Reworks Kiddie Beer Chelsea Beverage
Anheuser-Busch announced major changes to its Chelsea drink next month. The product, once slightly under half a percent alcohol and labeled a soft drink, was pulled in October after backlash from nurses, parents, and church groups. The new Chelsea will carry no alcohol or increased content to clarify its nature.
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