Carl Channell
American political fundraiser and lobbyist
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Carl Russell Channell (May 25, 1945 - March 15, 1990)[1] was an American political fundraiser and lobbyist.
Carl Russell Channell | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 26, 1945 Elkins, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | May 7, 1990 (aged 44) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Other names | Spitz Channell |
| Alma mater | American University |
| Occupation | Fundraiser |
Early life
Channell was born on May 25, 1945, in Elkins, West Virginia.[2] He served in the United States Army in Germany during the Vietnam War era, and he graduated from American University.[2]
Career
Channell began his career as a motel manager in West Virginia.[3]
In 1979, Channell became a conservative political fundraiser.[3] Via the National Endowment for the Preservation of Liberty, Channell attempted to "stall" the sanctions of the Anti-Apartheid Movement in South Africa.[4] He participated in the fundraising for Contras[5] and was later convicted in the Iran Contra affair.[2][3]
Death
Channell died on May 7, 1990, in Washington, D.C.[2]
