In 2002 House speaker in North Carolina Jim Black made a cash for vote deal with Rep. Michael Decker. The deal went down in a local IHOP. The cash for chiropractor friendly legislation from 3 of the areas chiropractors.

The chiropractors involved in the incident are not being prosecuted. The chiropractor’s cooperation help lead to a guilty plea by Black. Records indicate that these men have been donating to both republican and democrat politicians over the years.

The North Carolina Chiropractic Association (NCCA) has issued statements regarding the issue. They deny any knowledge or affiliation with the chiropractors in question.