Corporate donors gave 'large amount' to ex-Michigan Speaker's nonprofit, prosecutor says
The remarks from Kahla Crino, a prosecutor who works in Attorney General's office, came on the final day of a preliminary ...
Chatfield hearing reveals 'erratic' movement of secret money in Lansing
In Lansing, lawmakers have made a years-long tradition of raising and spending money from donors in secret through nonprofit ...
Judge will take additional briefs before deciding on trial for ex-Speaker Lee Chatfield
The decision over sending former Speaker Lee Chatfield to a trial over a series of financial charges is now with a judge.
Credit card charges come into focus as case of ex-Speaker Lee Chatfield continues
Government prosecutors continued laying out their case against the former Michigan House Speaker Thursday in court.
Strip club, mileage expenses from fund linked to ex-speaker scrutinized in court
A judge will decide whether former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield should stand trial on 13 embezzlement, conspiracy and ...
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In Michigan politics, pigs get fed, hogs get charged with public corruption
When former Michigan Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield went to court on public corruption charges, he put the blame on everyone else ...
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Lee Chatfield corruption case: Family, friends took free trips, cashed checks
The former House speaker is accused of using political funds to pay for a jet set lifestyle. A court heard testimony Thursday ...
Law firm flagged 'questionable' spending by Chatfield fund, including strip club tab
The revelations from an employee at a prominent Lansing law firm came on the opening day of ex-House Speaker Lee Chatfield's ...
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Strip club, mileage expenses from fund linked to ex-speaker scrutinized in court
Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife, Stephanie, appeared in court for a preliminary exam hearing on embezzlement and conspiracy charges. The charges stem from allegations that ...