Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron speaks following his victory in the Republican primary for governor at an election night watch party at the Galt House Hotel on May 16, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Jon Cherry/Getty Images)
Fox News Digital spoke on Thursday to a source close to Edgewater at the time who said as soon as details about the transactions and phone calls were made public, there was quick dissipation of any plans for a fundraiser and any campaign funds were returned almost immediately.
Cameron's current U.S. Senate campaign confirmed to Fox that Cameron recused himself from the attorney general's office investigation into Edgewater as soon as the matter came to his attention, canceled the events and refunded checks to the executives.
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Sitting Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear called for the investigation back in 2023, and his administration is now moving forward with the probe two years later.
Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr, left, is considering joining the contest against Daniel Cameron to replace outgoing Sen. Mitch McConnell. (Reuters)
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Fox News Digital reached out to the Kentucky Executive Branch Ethics Commission but did not receive a response.
Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News Digital covering breaking news. Story tips can be sent to Preston.Mizell@fox.com and on X @MizellPreston
Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News Digital covering breaking news.
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