TALLAHASSEE --
The Republican Party of Florida is donating $300,000 to a veterans’ charity in the wake of a gambling scandal involving Allied Veterans of the World.
Republican Party Chairman Lenny Curry said the party would be giving the money to the Florida Veterans Foundation.
Meanwhile, a dozen suspects involved in the alleged gambling scheme made an appearance Friday before a Seminole County judge.
Twelve suspects were in court and several of them are staying in jail, until they can prove their bond money is not connected to any tainted proceeds from the alleged illegal gambling operation.
Overall, 57 people have been charged with various racketeering crimes, related to running an illegal gambling operation out of Internet cafes, claiming to be non-profit charities for veterans.
Investigators said the operation made $300 million, but only 2 percent was given to veterans.
Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll resigned Tuesday, after she was questioned about her involvement with the Allied Veterans Internet cafe company.
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