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January 1, Democratic Candidate Charged with Wire Fraud
Karen Carter Peterson, the only federal Democratic candidate the Black Lives Matter PAC backed during the current election cycle, has been charged with wire fraud for misusing campaign and party funds.
According to a report, Peterson received more than $100,000 from the Black Lives Matter PAC for her failed Congressional bid in Louisiana’s second district.
Peterson, a former Louisiana Democratic Party chair, resigned from the state senate in April because of her mental health and gambling addiction.
This month, Peterson was charged in federal court with one count of wire fraud for using campaign and party funds on personal expenses — including gambling-related costs.
According to the Louisiana Illuminator, Peterson’s scheme involved diverting the funds to four individuals and four companies, which then cashed the checks and provided Peterson with all or most of the money.
In a July 14 press release, the Justice Department said Peterson also filed false campaign finance reports that “mischaracterized expenditures as being for legitimate purposes related to her campaign or the holding of public office.”
Peterson also publicly addressed the charges on July 14.
“Today marks an important step in my life-long recovery as I continue to address my gambling addiction,” Peterson tweeted. “I sincerely apologize for the impact from my compulsive behavior resulting from this addiction.”
“I have made full repayment of funds used as a result of my addiction and I will continue to make amends,” she continued. “Staying true to the steps of my ongoing recovery, I have been forthright, honest, and fully cooperative with the US Attorneys’ Office in their investigation.”
The Justice Department said Peterson faces up to 20 years in prison and $250,000 in fines. She’s scheduled to appear in federal court on August 1.
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mike kerrigan
July 25, 2022 at 7:16 pm
Hard to believe anyone associated with BLM would be involved in a crime of any nature. I am stunned and will not be able to eat or sleep…
john
July 25, 2022 at 7:18 pm
when is the people who suppose to enforce the laws of this country going to do so ! they wont because they are corupt!
what's right is right
July 25, 2022 at 7:44 pm
A Republican President tried to over throw the government, and did it on live TV, I’m more than likely correct in saying that’s more serious than mail fraud, let’s not forget trying to have a state governor find him votes that didn’t belong to him. so when it comes to spending time in jail, let’s be sure it’s quite a bit more than Mrs. Peterson.
Old Fur Trapper
July 25, 2022 at 8:49 pm
That is a lie! The FBI cleared President Trump of any and all wrong doing that day! They specifically stated they investigated and found NO connections to any of the groups that day! Their reported stated all actions were conducted by many single individuals or small groups, but NO ORGANIZED ATTACK BY TRUMP WAS FOUND TO EXIST! You have no F ing clue as to what you’re saying! Only the outright lies of Peloshit and her gang of hate! Prosecute her! She refused Trump’s offer of National Guard that day She deliberately refused to brief the Police on what to expect! If this had been a REAL COUP, those Dumbassocrats would have been taken prisoner or killed and the WH taken by full armed force! It wasn’t. A woman AF veteran was shot down in cold blooded murder! The black bastard that murdered her is still free! NO COPS were killed by any protesters! Public records show that any police that did die later were all due to either preexisting or natural causes! And video records show several capitol police willingly opening doors to let protesters in and escorting them! Pelosshit’s shit show on prime time is just that! A shit show founded on hatred by that bitch for Trump! A shit show to slander Trump and try to prevent him from running again! I will vote Trump again!
Larry Sears
July 26, 2022 at 6:34 pm
What a total nimrod!!!!! Hope the Koolade tasted good. Was it grape, cherrry or lime???
Don
July 26, 2022 at 8:18 am
The whole party is nothing more than self interested frauds who care nothing for the people.
Jim
August 5, 2022 at 1:20 pm
If they do not start putting these politicians who cheat and steal in jail America will not last.