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About
Robert Maguire is the Research Director at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), a nonprofit organization focused on government ethics and accountability. In this role, he specializes in investigations into dark money in politics and political corruption, producing research reports and analysis on campaign finance and influence networks. He has notably targeted conservative operative Leonard Leo in adversarial investigations related to dark money groups.
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Leonard Leo
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Robert Maguire has led investigations into Leonard Leo's network of nonprofits, including the Marble Freedom Trust and the 85 Fund, alleging that they operate as 'dark money' conduits to influence elections and judicial appointments. Maguire has filed complaints with the IRS and FEC, arguing that Leo's organizations violate tax-exempt status rules and campaign finance laws.
Since 2021