Another indictment expected in GOP phone-jamming case

CONCORD, N.H. – Federal prosecutors reportedly intend to indict a fourth person in the jamming of Democratic get-out-the-vote telephone lines in 2002.

WMUR-TV reported Wednesday that an indictment is expected at the end of the month.

Former state Republican Executive Director Chuck McGee pleaded guilty to devising the idea of jamming the lines and served seven months in prison. Telemarketer Allen Raymond pleaded guilty to executing the plan and is to serve a three-month sentence.

James Tobin, who had served as New England chairman of President Bush’s re-election campaign, was convicted in December of telephone harassment charges for his role. Tobin, 45, of Bangor, Maine, faces up to five years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000. His sentencing has been delayed until May. Meanwhile, he seeks a new trial.