Tag: Karen Camper

When Democrats in the House caucus first learned that money was missing from their fundraising account, they suspected a former staffer may have taken $3,000. An audit released for the first time to the House Democratic caucus revealed by a CPA firm discovered a much higher amount: $12,575. “It paralyzed me, almost, because he was like a son to me as well.” Camper said her former legislative aide, Derrick Tibbs, resigned on Dec. 3, 2018, after he admitted to her that he’d made put her in a bad situation and would pay restitution. Tibbs has not responded to several phone calls and text messages from the News4 I-Team. “You say you weren't scrutinizing every expenditure, every check coming through there?” asked Rep. Bo Mitchell, D-Nashville. I will say no to that,” Camper said. “I did probably put too much trust in him than I should have. “I've talked to some of you that have talked about criminal prosecution, and I do think that's something the caucus can consider,” Stewart said. Ken Jobe, spokesman for the House Democrats, said criminal charges could be filed at a later date if Tibbs doesn’t pay the money back in full. Rep. Vince Dixie, D-Nashville, who is the new treasurer of the caucus, said he intends to put more safeguards in place, including the possibility of a CPA firm handling the money.