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Former Mayor of Baltimore indicted for tax fraud

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Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh Federally Indicted On 11 Counts

Remember-both parties have corrupt office holders

Baltimore, MD – Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has been federally indicted on 11 counts involving the “Healthy Holly” children’s books she authored.[/FONT][/COLOR]Pugh, a 69-year-old Democrat, was charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, two counts of tax evasion, and seven counts of wire fraud on Nov. 13, WBAL reported.
The charges were not made public until Wednesday.
 
Not a Republican, so it won't be mentioned by the MSM.
 

*gasp!*
 

Politicians are corrupt!? Who would have thought.
 
Acadia said:
Not a Republican, so it won't be mentioned by the MSM.
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AProudLefty said:
:lamo
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AProudLefty said:
Haven't heard about it but I'm pretty sure.
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/loca...b28738-0ae2-11ea-8397-a955cd542d00_story.html

Catherine Pugh, Ex-Baltimore Mayor, Indicted In Alleged Children's Book Scheme : NPR

Ex-Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh Indicted Over Books Scandal - WSJ

Catherine Pugh, Former Baltimore Mayor, Indicted on Fraud Charges Over Book Scandal - The New York Times

Ex-Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh indicted on fraud charges in children'''s books probe

https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/20/politics/catherine-pugh-charged-baltimore-mayor/index.html

https://abcnews.go.com/US/baltimore-mayor-catherine-pugh-indicted-wire-fraud-tax/story?id=67160787

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ex-baltimore-mayor-catherine-pugh-indicted_n_5dd54b71e4b010f3f1d0d668

100% of the time right wingers make this claim, it's one of two things:

1) The mainstream media is, in fact, talking about it
2) The story is unsupported conspiracy theory bull**** that no organization worth a dime would bother with
 

If she’s found guilty she should be locked up for as long as the law allows
 
Moon said:
If she’s found guilty she should be locked up for as long as the law allows
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I don't know if I agree with that-I think jail should be for violent criminals. For tax cheats-just fine her what she owes plus a big hunk of change on top of that
 
TurtleDude said:
I don't know if I agree with that-I think jail should be for violent criminals. For tax cheats-just fine her what she owes plus a big hunk of change on top of that
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I would consider that as an option.
 
TurtleDude said:
I don't know if I agree with that-I think jail should be for violent criminals. For tax cheats-just fine her what she owes plus a big hunk of change on top of that
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Well color me shocked, I am in agreement with TD on something....
 
1. I doubt that any jury will convict the lady.

2. And if they do convict her on some lesser charges, she will not be going to prison.

3. So this is another oh hum story about the corruption of big city politicians.

4. In my opinion, things will only get worse in the coming decades.
 
STUT said:
Well color me shocked, I am in agreement with TD on something....
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I don't recall you ever disagreeing with me either. :mrgreen:
 
TurtleDude said:
I don't recall you ever disagreeing with me either. :mrgreen:
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Ive been here since 2012...Im more of a lurker than a poster. I dont think Ive ever agreed with you on really anything before so I felt I had to post something to that affect. In regards to the topic however, I also wouldnt mind if she served some jail time, but for petty crimes like this, a massive fine seems appropriate. Sending her to jail would be a waste of tax dollars
 
TurtleDude said:
I don't know if I agree with that-I think jail should be for violent criminals. For tax cheats-just fine her what she owes plus a big hunk of change on top of that
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Something that's punishable by fine just means "legal for rich people."
 
Doesn't this make her the third Baltimore mayor to be in deep legal ****?
 
Roadvirus said:
Doesn't this make her the third Baltimore mayor to be in deep legal ****?
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It's a city founded almost three hundred years ago so probably more than that.
 
She could be a hat-trick example of corruption. Black female democrat.
 
less right said:
She could be a hat-trick example of corruption. Black female democrat.
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Go back to Stormfront, racist.

And to whatever subreddit incels hide in these days.
 
Deuce said:
Go back to Stormfront, racist.

And to whatever subreddit incels hide in these days.
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I just made the observation, not a suggestion for action.

Trump can target any subset of his followers. He's got the data. If he doesn't, Moscow does.
 
less right said:
I just made the observation, not a suggestion for action.

Trump can target any subset of his followers. He's got the data. If he doesn't, Moscow does.
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You believe being black is an indicator of corruption. You don't need to say anything else.
 
In the last 50 years, how many Baltimore mayors were not criminals? I haven't paid that much attention but there seems to be a bit of a drum beat.
 
Deuce said:
You believe being black is an indicator of corruption. You don't need to say anything else.
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You couldn't be missing my intent any further.

I didn't say being black (or female or democrat) is an indicator. I thought I said this is an opportunity for those who already think that way.
 
Deuce said:
Something that's punishable by fine just means "legal for rich people."
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well if you fine her enough she is no longer a rich person but democrats seem to have a hard on for white collar criminals while having a soft spot for violent street criminals. Its why they try to make it illegal to own a 20 round magazine and oppose federal time for convicted felons caught carrying handguns.
 
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