Bosseau Campaign Advisor Resigns Amid Tax Evasion Reports

Donnigan 'Knew He Had To Go'

GRANTHAM, NWP--A campaign advisor to Conservative gubernatorial candidate Jacqueline Bosseau resigned Tuesday, after revelations about past tax evasion came to light.

John Donnigan, who had been a senior advisor to Bosseau since her campaign began two months ago, officially submitted his resignation Tuesday. According to the Federal Tax Commission, Mr. Donnigan owes some $300,000 in back taxes on a home he inherited from his father. He still currently owns that home, which is located in rural Sabadohn County in central New Portsmouth.

Donnigan's attorney, Don Fineman, told GNN affiliate WYNB-TV that the former campaign aide is working with his legal team to pay off the back taxes as soon as possible.

"Mr. Donnigan will work to immediately pay off his debts. He regrets withholding payment on them for so long."

The Bosseau campaign, meanwhile, insisted that neither Ms. Bosseau nor any of her campaign staff knew of Donnigan's tax evasion.

"Jacqueline was totally unaware of Mr. Donnigan's hidden past, as was everyone else within the campaign," spokeswoman Julie Renner said in a statement. "We are shocked," she continued, "and deeply disappointed that Mr. Donnigan had engaged in these illegal activities and failed to tell us, and we also regret not researching his past more thoroughly."

Dale Rochey (NAT), Bosseau's opponent in the race, pounced on the resignation, calling it "classic corruption in politics." A Rochey campaign spokesman said in an e-mail to GNN NEWS, "this is another example of how Jacqueline Bosseau has chosen to surround herself with people who are corrupt and dishonest. Integrity in government must come first, and that's why voters are going to elect Dale Rochey governor of New Portsmouth on December 16th."

Jail time is possible for Donnigan, but unlikely, as he is cooperating with officials. Instead, he will most likely face additional fines, possible community service, and be placed on probation.