Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is calling for further investigation into whether billionaire Mike Bloomberg violated a state statute when he reportedly raised $16 million to help felons vote in the upcoming presidential election. GAETZ CALLS FOR ELECTION BRIBERY PROBE OF BLOOMBERG OVER PLEDGE TO PAY FLORIDA FELONS' FINES"I have instructed the statewide prosecutor to work with law enforcement and any statewide grand jury that the governor may call," she said. Just a day before, Bloomberg announced the hefty sum would go toward paying restitution and court fines that prevent Florida felons from voting. BLOOMBERG POURS $16M INTO FLORIDA RACE TO PAY RESTITUTION FOR FORMER FELONS TO VOTEThe law excludes services such as transportation or baby-sitting that would require payment to allow a voter to register. Bloomberg made calls to raise almost $17 million more, according to his staffers, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.

Source: Fox News September 23, 2020 20:48 UTC