Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, Amicus Curiae
Mary Kelly Persyn, Council of Record
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington is a nonprofit government watchdog organization. Mary Kelly Persyn is the founder of the Persyn Law & Policy firm, where she specializes in social justice advocacy and children’s rights. The following is excerpted from the Amicus Curiae Brief for Respondent as submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court on April 6, 2016. As his family and business finances unraveled during 2011 and 2012, former Virginia Governor Robert F. McDonnell saw an opportunity for salvation in the person of Jonnie Williams. This Virginia businessman had good reason to trade money for influence. Williams’ company, Star…
