Wednesday, 27 June 2007

Puerto Rico funding probe swirls around governor

(Reuters) - In recent weeks, a grand jury has subpoenaed Acevedo Vila's
records at the University of Puerto Rico, where he was a
student, and, according to newspaper reports, heard testimony
from employees of swanky clothing stores where the governor and
his political party, the Popular Democratic Party , have
admitted to paying cash to buy him $40,000 worth of suits.




The local news reports -- some based on what the governor
has called leaks of false information -- have also said the
grand jury is investigating claims he received gifts of jewelry
and cosmetic surgery.


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