‘I’ve done my time’: Mel Franklin on return to Prince George’s Co. government after jail stint

‘I’ve done my time’: Mel Franklin on return to Prince George’s government after jail stint

A file photo of Mel Franklin, when he was still on the Prince George's County Council -- before serving jail time for theft. (Photo courtesy Prince George's County)By John Domen Former Prince George’s County Council member Mel Franklin is talking about his new job for the first time since his release from jail earlier this year. Franklin was in his fourth term on the council when he abruptly resigned shortly before he was charged with campaign f…

‘I’ve done my time’: Mel Franklin on return to Prince George’s Co. government after jail stint

Former Prince George’s County Council member Mel Franklin is talking about his new job for the first time since his release from jail earlier this year. Franklin was in his fourth term on the council when he abruptly resigned shortly before he was charged with campaign finance violations last year. He later pleaded guilty and served time in an Anne Arundel County jail. Shortly after his release, he was hired by his close friend and one-time coll…