US EditionEx-House Speaker Chatfield, wife to face trial in Michigan Capitol corruption case
- Lee Chatfield, former Michigan House Speaker, and his wife will face trial for allegedly misusing political funds, as ruled by Judge Molly Hennessey Greenwalt on May 30.
- Chatfield faces 13 felony charges, while his wife faces two counts of felony embezzlement, with maximum prison sentences of 20 and 10 years, respectively.
- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel stated there was evidence of misappropriation of funds for personal expenditures, including vacations and upscale dining.
- The charges arose from a broader investigation that also included sexual assault allegations against Lee Chatfield, which concluded without charges.
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Former Michigan House Speaker and wife heading to trial on embezzlement charges • Michigan Advance
Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield (left) and his wife Stephanie Chatfield (right) stand at the first day of their preliminary exams as the couple face multiple charges related to embezzlement on Feb. 26, 2025 | Photo: Anna Liz Nichols Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife were bound over for trial on embezzlement felonies and other criminal charges Friday, after an investigation by the Michigan Attorney General’s Off…
Former Michigan House Speaker and wife heading to trial on embezzlement charges
Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife were bound over for trial on embezzlement felonies and other criminal charges Friday, after an investigation by the Michigan Attorney General’s Office found the pair funneled money from their political nonprofit…
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