Jerry Lewis Caught In Awkward But Legal Investment

Rep. Jerry Lewis of Redlands was invited to invest in the Security Bank of California before its opening in June 2005. Lewis purchased shares worth $22,000 on May 27. Little more than a year later, that stake is now valued at about $60,000. Lewis complied with all disclosure requirements, and everything seems to be above board. But the appearance of impropriety still lurks. Press-Enterprise article