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                         Roanoke Times
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DATE: TUESDAY, April 24, 1990                   TAG: 9004240348
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: B4   EDITION: METRO 
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DATELINE: WASHINGTON                                LENGTH: Short

COURT UPHOLDS RULING IN FUND-RAISING CASE

The Supreme Court on Monday let stand a ruling that prohibits Virginia officials from enforcing some anti-fraud measures against a business that solicits charitable donations.

The court, without comment, upheld a 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that some anti-fraud regulations violate free-speech rights.

The dispute stems from an investigation by Virginia consumer protection officials into the conduct of Telco Communications, which raises funds for police organizations and firefighter unions.

The state Office of Consumer Affairs said it received complaints that Telco was misleading potential donors. One solicitor allegedly lied and claimed he was a volunteer, the state said.

- Associated Press 


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