And, to recap the biggest news tonight - it's the late evening statement from John Saldivar - which arrived via Whatsapp at about 6:45 PM.
The statement is 840 words and it's his first comment since the revelation that he did receive substantial funds from Lev Dermen and Jacob Kingston.
The key statements in the long explanation, are, quote: "I was always careful not to say that I did not receive any cash because I knew that I did receive campaign contributions from Lev Dermen just like many other politicians on both sides of the aisle who knew Lev Dermen. These contributions were not tied to any favor or quid pro quo, hence were not illegal or improper.
My failure to disclose was a mistake and I deeply regret it. I should have opted to make full disclosure to Cabinet and to the public from the outset. This mistake was unnecessary and avoidable since there was nothing wrong or illegal about receiving campaign funds. Today, I apologize to Cabinet and to the general public for this poor judgment, however, I repeat that I have not been the beneficiary of any bribe nor the participant in any corrupt deal and there has been no testimony to the contrary." End quote. Saldivar says he plans to remain in politics.
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