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The attorney for District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray says the mayor is being treated unfairly by the media and by elected officials who have called for his resignation in the wake of a campaign scandal.

Gray's 2010 campaign is the subject of a long-running federal investigation, and three aides have pleaded guilty. Last week, a public-relations executive admitted that she was part of a $650,000 "shadow campaign" to help Gray get elected.

Gray's attorney, Robert Bennett, said in a statement Thursday that Gray "is being treated very unfairly by some in the media and those with their own political agendas."

Bennett adds, "There is a rush to judgment based on speculation and a presumption of guilt. He has not been charged with anything, much less convicted."

The statement itself as released by Mayor Gray's attorney, Robert S. Bennett can be seen below

                                             Statement of Robert S. Bennett

Mayor Gray is being treated very unfairly by some in the media and those with their own political agendas.

They are not focusing on the very good things he is doing for our city – the improvements he has made in city services, the local economy and the welfare of the less fortunate in our community.

There is a rush to judgment based on speculation and a presumption of guilt. He has not been charged with anything, much less convicted.

I have advised Mayor Gray that out of respect for the U.S. Attorney's investigation, he should not comment on the facts. Nevertheless, you should not disregard the presumption of innocence, to which all Americans are entitled, including Mayor Gray.
                       
                                                                                                           July 19, 2012