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Ex-Pr. George’s councilman Mel Franklin charged with embezzling campaign funds https://t.co/noq8upoM2a
Former Prince George's County Councilman Jamel "Mel" Franklin stole over $100,000 worth of campaign funds to pay off credit cards, cover rent payments and pay for other personal expenses, according to charges filed Thursday. https://t.co/T59DsAAa08
Ex-Pr. George’s councilman Mel Franklin charged with embezzling campaign funds https://t.co/NoHuam3YwY
Longtime Prince George's County Councilman Mel Franklin has been charged with felony theft scheme, embezzlement, and perjury. Franklin, who abruptly resigned last Friday, is accused of embezzling over $100,000 worth of campaign funds. According to charges filed on Thursday, the funds were used to pay off credit cards, cover rent payments, and other personal expenses.