Corporate donors gave 'large amount' to ex-Michigan Speaker's nonprofit, prosecutor says
The remarks from Kahla Crino, a prosecutor who works in Attorney General's office, came on the final day of a preliminary ...
Judge will take additional briefs before deciding on trial for ex-Speaker Lee Chatfield
The decision over sending former Speaker Lee Chatfield to a trial over a series of financial charges is now with a judge.
Chatfield hearing reveals 'erratic' movement of secret money in Lansing
In Lansing, lawmakers have made a years-long tradition of raising and spending money from donors in secret through nonprofit ...
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Ex-House speaker funded lavish lifestyle with nonprofit ‘dark money,’ prosecutors say
EAST LANSING, MI – Ex-House Speaker Lee Chatfield is undergoing a three-day preliminary examination on allegations he and ...
Credit card charges come into focus as case of ex-Speaker Lee Chatfield continues
Government prosecutors continued laying out their case against the former Michigan House Speaker Thursday in court.
Strip club, mileage expenses from fund linked to ex-speaker scrutinized in court
A judge will decide if former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield should stand trial on 13 embezzlement, conspiracy and ...
Law firm flagged 'questionable' spending by Chatfield fund, including strip club tab
The revelations from an employee at a prominent Lansing law firm came on the opening day of ex-House Speaker Lee Chatfield's ...
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Lee Chatfield’s fate remains uncertain as judge delays trial decision
EAST LANSING — Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield left court Friday still uncertain on whether or not his case will ...
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Judge may take months to rule if Lee Chatfield faces trial for corruption
Former state House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife are accused of using nonprofit, campaign and taxpayer funds to cover their lavish lifestyle. His lawyer says there’s not enough evidence to ...