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SBI Director at Fundraiser Amid Investigation | Raleigh News
SBI Director Chip Hawley’s attendance at a GOP fundraiser for Rep. Charlie Miller—and his agency’s public social media post praising the event—has ignited ethical alarms, especially as the SBI investigates a nonprofit allegedly funded by liquor companies that organized lawmaker trips. The optics are further strained by Rep. Brenden Jones’ involvement in a liquor warehouse project, raising questions about potential favoritism. While Miller credited Hawley for law enforcement support, experts warn the timing and public endorsement during an active investigation create a dangerous appearance of…
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