Today in misbehaving politicians: Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray allegedly asked for illegal contributions in a "shadow campaign" to fund his mayoral run in 2010. On Monday, a federal court heard that Gray specifically asked for help from businessman Jeffrey Thompson he referred to as "Uncle Earl." According to prosecutors, Gray at one point asked his benefactor to "accelerate his fundraising," after which Thompson reimbursed donors. Thompson is set to plead guilty Monday.
