former gop chief faces u.s. charge of soliciting bribe

June 03, 1993 | By EDMUND MAHONY; Courant Staff Writer . NEW HAVEN — Former state Republican Chairman Richard Foley was indicted Wednesday on charges that he promised a team of corrupt developers that he would rig a legislative vote on interstate banking in return for a $25,000 bribe. . ..

colleagues express surprise at indictment

June 03, 1993 | By CHRISTOPHER KEATING; Courant Staff Writer . Friends and foes of former Republican State Chairman Richard Foley said they were surprised Wednesday by his indictment, but Republicans said the federal charges will have no negative effects on their party. . ..

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