Sears appears to have violated Virginia law by failing to disclose a free private plane trip and previously failed to disclose gifted trips
 
When asked about the potential violation, Sears’ team said they were “still trying to figure it out”

VIRGINIA – Winsome Earle-Sears has failed to answer for her potential ethics violation in the week since her secret flight scandal took off. Last Monday, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that Winsome Earle-Sears appears to have failed to disclose a free private plane trip from a donor “whose business was regulated by the state.” This follows Sears failing to disclose – as required by ethics law – gifted trips valued at more than $15,780. 
 
“Sears has spent a whole week trying to figure out why she didn’t disclose secret flights from a donor. It’s past time that she comes clean and gives Virginians the answers they deserve, ,” said DPVA Spokesperson Maggie Amjad.
 
What to Know About Sears’ Secret Flight: 

• New reporting from the Richmond Times-Dispatch detailed how Sears appears to have failed to disclose a free private plane trip from a donor “whose business was regulated by the state.”
• When asked if the trip was free and not disclosed as required, Sears’ team said "We're still trying to figure it out." 
• Earlier this year, Sears failed to disclose – as required by ethics law – gifted trips valued at more than $15,780. 

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