Johnson supporter calls for FBI investigation of Charlie Wilson statements

A U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson supporter, who is a retired Navy SEAL, is requesting the FBI conduct a criminal investigation into whether the congressman’s Democratic opponent made “false statements” in federal financial disclosure forms and failed to file a recent required report.

Frank Hoagland of Belmont County said on a conference call today with Johnson, R-6th, that everyone should be held accountable to follow the law and Charlie Wilson, the Democratic challenger, failed to disclose information.

Johnson of Marietta defeated Wilson of St. Clairsville in the 2010 election after the Democrat held the seat for four years. They are pitted against each other in this election. The 18-county 6th District includes all of Columbiana County and the southern portion of Mahoning County.

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