The former chairman of the Republican Party of Florida has been sentenced to 1½ years in jail for stealing more than $125,000 in party funds.
Jim Greer, former chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, pleaded guilty to theft and money laundering just before jury selection in his criminal trial got under way on Monday.
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A criminal-defense attorney for ousted Florida GOP Chairman Jim Greer Monday promised to call to the stand some of the most powerful men in Florida politics - Gov. Charlie Crist, Attorney General Bill McCollum and state Republican chief John Thrasher.
Greer says that party leaders were aware of the company and that his prosecution was political payback.
Former Fla. GOP chief pleads guilty to theft, money laundering →
Mr. Greer, his lawyer said, was the victim of right-wing conservatives who turned against Mr. Crist, the man who picked Mr. Greer to head the state party.
