| For Immediate Release Apr 18, 2001 |
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Former Perot Aide to Run Southwestern Regional Headquarters and Serve As National Advisor (Washington, DC) Judicial Watch, the public interest law firm that investigates and prosecutes government abuse and corruption, is proud to announce the addition of Russell Verney, of Dallas, Texas, as Director of its Southwestern Regional Headquarters, as well as National Advisor to Judicial Watch. For the last eight years, Mr. Verney has been a close advisor to Ross Perot, helping found the Reform Party, the most successful independent party in the history of the United States. A key goal of Mr. Verney, Mr. Perot and the Reform Party was to eliminate abuse and corruption from government, particularly given the everyday influence peddling and bribery infecting our nation�s political system. Mr. Verney will therefore be an important addition to Judicial Watch, which has fought vigorously against the corrupt practices of politicians who have engaged in bribery and other illegal and illicit fundraising practices. A former executive director of the New Hampshire Democrat Party, and director the United We Stand America, a multi-million member citizen action group, Mr. Verney is expert in federal election law, ballot access, campaign fundraising, and presidential politics. �Russ Verney�s expertise in grassroots organizing, campaign finance, and in the too often corrupt federal elections process will make him an invaluable asset to Judicial Watch. Judicial Watch believes in reforming the system by holding corrupt politicians, lawyers, and judges accountable. Russ Verney is obviously an expert in reform and he will be a key partner in our legal and other battles,� stated Judicial Watch Chairman and General Counsel Larry Klayman. �Judicial Watch is the next wave in reform. I�ve always admired Judicial Watch�s work as an independent, non-partisan watchdog. When it comes to holding corrupt public officials accountable, Judicial Watch is the �only game in town,�� stated Judicial Watch Director Russ Verney. | |