Thomas E. Wright

Thomas Edward Wright (born August 7, 1955) was a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives who represented the state's eighteenth district, including constituents in New Hanover and Pender counties, from 1992 to 2008. An EMS instructor from Wilmington, North Carolina,[1] Wright was serving his eighth term in the House when he was expelled from that chamber in 2008. A jury subsequently convicted him of corruption and embezzlement, sending him to jail for a 6-8 year term.

In 2007, the North Carolina State Board of Elections launched an investigation of Wright's campaign finances. The board recommended that Wright be prosecuted. Information revealed in the board's hearings led to calls for Wright to resign.

References
  1. https://archive.org/stream/northcarolinaman20012002nort#page/602/mode/2up
  2. "Wright indicted on six counts". newsobserver.com. 10 Dec 2007. Archived from the original on 7 February 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  3. "Probable cause on eight counts for Wright". newsobserver.com. 9 Jan 2008. Archived from the original on 7 February 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  4. Robertson, Gary (20 Mar 2008). "House votes to expel Rep. Thomas Wright". newsobserver.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2008. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  5. The Associated Press (26 May 2014). "Expelled NC House member released from prison". newsobserver.com. Archived from the original on 28 May 2014. Retrieved 27 May 2014.


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