RNC funds were used to pay for a hefty bill at Voyeur, a Los Angeles stripclub where topless dancers participate in lesbian bondage shows and simulate sex acts.
RNC officials say Erik Brown, the president of Orange County-based Dynamic Marketing Inc., was reimbursed for $1,946.25 spent at the nightclub in February.
It is still unclear exactly how Brown, who RNC officials say is a “donor,” submitted the bill to the RNC and who else was with him at the club.
RNC spokesman Doug Heye said the charges are being “investigated” and maintains RNC Chairman Michael Steele was not at the club and knew nothing about the outing.
RNC officials also say Mr. Brown will be returning the money to the committee.
Brown did not return phone calls or e-mails today. He claims to have spent time with Steele in the past. In October Brown tweeted, “Enjoying the football game with RNC Chairman Michael Steele. (Eagles vs Redskins at FedEx Field).”