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Republican candidates running for governor next year would normally be focused on building support among donors and activists less than a year before the primary.

“The perpetrators are being protected because they are rich and powerful, and are political donors to the establishment here in Washington, D.C.”

It found the number of fundraising appeal pages issued by Depher were "confusing for donors", and that the firm did not have a system in place to learn from complaints.

The start of his legal battles prompted anonymous donors to chip in thousands of dollars towards his defence through various online fundraisers.

The couple pledged $10 million when the project was still starting up — a move certainly noted by subsequent donors.