Nessel Charges Ex-Chatfield Staffers With $525K Embezzlement Scheme
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Nessel unveiled felony embezzlement charges against Rob and Anne Minard, former top staffers of ex-Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield.
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The Minards allegedly financially exploited political fundraising accounts through improper reimbursements, double billings, and falsified records to obtain $525,000.
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The charges are related to the Minards' political consulting firm Victor Strategies, which thrived under Chatfield.
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This marks the second recent case involving alleged criminal activity and secret money flow related to Michigan state politics and policymakers.
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Chatfield remains under investigation for potential connections to an alleged criminal enterprise involving embezzlement, bribery, campaign violations, and more.