Campaign finance manager accused of wire fraud totaling $253,000

Campaign finance manager accused of wire fraud totaling $253,000

A campaign finance manager for several Montana political committees supporting Democrats faces wire fraud charges in federal court. Abbey Lee Cook, who during the 2024 election cycle did campaign compliance work for roughly a dozen political committees and candidates, is accused of defrauding six different committees of a combined $253,000. Cook reached a plea agreement with prosecutors Aug. 14, in which she agreed to repay the $253,000. In turn…