Rep. Collins Vows to Fight Insider-Trading Charges, Will Remain on Ballot After Indictment

Rep. Collins Vows to Fight Insider-Trading Charges, Will Remain on Ballot After Indictment
Rep. Chris Collins (R-NY) outside a New York court house after being charged with insider trading on Aug. 8, 2018 in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Holly Kellum
Holly Kellum
Washington Correspondent
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Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) says that he'll continue to represent the state’s 27th Congressional District and will run for re-election, after being arrested on insider-trading charges on Aug. 8.

In a press conference the same day, Collins said he plans to clear his name for what he calls “meritless” accusations that involved his investment in an Australian biomedical company.

Holly Kellum
Holly Kellum
Washington Correspondent
Holly Kellum is a Washington correspondent for NTD. She has worked for NTD on and off since 2012.
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