The scope of an ongoing federal corruption probe into the United Auto Workers continues to widen as the union attempts to solidify new contracts with the Detroit automakers.
A union official with ties to UAW President Gary Jones became the 12th person charged as part of the probe.The investigation is expected to add to the already-contentious contract negotiations between the UAW and Detroit automakers.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged Edward Robinson, a union official with ties to UAW President Gary Jones, with conspiracy to embezzle union funds and conspiracy to defraud the United States. Both are felonies punishable by up to five years in prison. Jones and his predecessor, UAW President Dennis Williams, have been targeted by federal officials as part of the investigation,, but have not been charged with any crimes. The Detroit News on Thursday, citing unnamed sources, identified both men as being unnamed co-conspirators in the filing that outlined the charges against Robinson.
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