Former Prince George’s County councilmember to spend 1 year in jail
Former Prince George’s At-Large Council Member Mel Franklin will spend a year in jail. He learned his fate late Wednesday afternoon in front of Anne Arundel County Circuit Judge Mark Crooks. Franklin pleaded guilty in August to perjury and the misuse of more than $100,
Former Prince George's County councilmember to be sentenced in embezzlement case
A former Prince George's County councilmember will learn his fate Wednesday after admitting to embezzling campaign funds. Mel Franklin pleaded guilty to felony theft and perjury. Franklin severed as the councilmember representing District 9 from 2010 to 2018,
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Ex-Pr. George’s council member to be jailed for stealing campaign funds
Franklin, who served on the council for nearly 14 years, pleaded guilty in August to participating in a felony theft scheme and committing perjury.
Former Prince George’s councilman to serve year in jail for felony theft, perjury
Former Prince George’s County Councilman Jamel Franklin was sentenced to one year in prison for embezzling campaign funds to support a lavish lifestyle during a court appearance in Anne Arundel County on Wednesday.
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Prince George’s County residents hopeful for FBI headquarters in Greenbelt despite Trump’s stance
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A water main break in Prince George's County is causing traffic headaches for Thursday morning commuters on US-1.
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Former Prince George’s County Council member sentenced to 1 year for felony theft scheme, perjury
Mel Franklin served as District 9 Council member and At Large Council member in the Prince George's County, Maryland, ...
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Senior property tax credit bill enacted in Prince George's County
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Prince George’s County residents divided on bill to prevent stray shopping carts
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Prince George’s County Animal Shelter stopping all dog adoptions, viewings due to ‘undetermined illness’
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Who will be the next Prince George’s County Executive?
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Former Prince George’s County Council member sentenced to 1 year after campaign fund theft scheme
Former Prince George’s County Council member Jamel “Mel” Franklin was sentenced to one year of incarceration Wednesday after more than $130,000 of discrepancies in his campaign finances led to a ...
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Prince George’s County leaders push for continued access to affordable healthcare for low income, uninsured
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