James Prince, founder of Rap-A-Lot records, was the leading target of a 1999 drug probe that netted nearly 20 convictions. But the Drug Enforcement Agency official leading the probe, Jack Schumacher, testified that he was told by Houston field agent Ernest Howard that leftist Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., a leading member of the House Black Caucus, was moving to have the probe shut down.
Three Houston police officers who had cooperated in the investigation corroborated Schumacher's testimony. There are also accusations that Gore may be involved in the case, because of a recent visit he made to a church with ties to Prince.
Howard testified Wednesday that he had closed the probe because agents were being accused of crimes, and denied any pressure from Waters or the White House.
The hearing was scheduled to resume Thursday with representatives from the DEA appearing.
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