Ex-Florida Democratic Rep. Corrine Brown sentenced for mail, wire and tax fraud involving sham charity
Former Florida Democratic Rep. Corrine Brown was sentenced on Monday to five years in prison for mail, wire and tax fraud involving a sham charity.
A jury convicted Brown of stealing money from a bogus charity, One Door For Education, which purported to give scholarships to poor children but instead filled the coffers of Brown and her associates.
Federal prosecutors said she and a top aide commited fraud by using donations for lavish parties and trips.
The aide and another official later accepted a plea deal and testified against Brown, who served in Congress for nearly 25 years.
Former Florida Democratic Rep. Corrine Brown was sentenced on Monday to five years in prison for mail, wire and tax fraud involving a sham charity.
A jury convicted Brown of stealing money from a bogus charity, One Door For Education, which purported to give scholarships to poor children but instead filled the coffers of Brown and her associates.
Federal prosecutors said she and a top aide commited fraud by using donations for lavish parties and trips.
The aide and another official later accepted a plea deal and testified against Brown, who served in Congress for nearly 25 years.