MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WMOT) -- Embattled State Rep. Jeremy Durham has learned that he’s the target of another state investigation.
WSMV-TV says state election officials will look into allegations that Durham improperly moved money from his political campaign fund into his business account.
Election officials decided to open the investigation at the suggestion of State Attorney General Herbert Slattery. Slattery’s office is currently investigating allegations of sexual harassment made against the Franklin Republican by female legislative staff members.
An employee with Durham’s business, Battleground Escrow, has reportedly told investigators that Durham instructed him to deposit checks from the legislator’s campaign funds into his business account to cover a business shortfall.
WSMV says Durham on Wednesday denied using campaign money for business purposes in an email sent to the station.
Under state law, money raised for a political campaign can’t legally be diverted for personal use.