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Legislator Accuses Campaign Bribe | Kansas City News
Jackson County legislator Manny Abarca is stepping back from his campaign after alleging he was offered $10,000 to sway a vote—and that another legislator was offered $50,000. He filed whistleblower complaints involving staff and lawmakers, prompting the Sheriff’s office to step in, though Abarca hasn’t fully cooperated with documentation requests. A closed-door legislative meeting yielded little, with officials promising a statement Monday. Abarca demanded immediate paid leave for the alleged staff member and called for an internal probe—but key details like the vote or identities remain…
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