Coal Baron Won't Get Charged For Allegedly Forcing Staff To Support GOP

WASHINGTON -- Despite the fact that Federal Elections Committee staff found "reason to believe" that coal baron Robert Murray and his company violated federal law by "coercing" employees to donate to and support Republican candidates, the FEC will not pursue charges.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported on the April FEC decision, which was made public last week. The commission's three Republican members voted against pursuing charges, preventing a probe from moving forward.