State senator charged with theft for throwing herself birthday parties on taxpayer's dime
Source: Allentown Morning Call
HARRISBURG — A Philadelphia area state senator was charged Wednesday with using her elective office for political and personal gain, including throwing herself an annual birthday bash that cost taxpayers upward of $100,000.
Sen. LeAnna Washington, D-Montgomery, was charged with theft and conflict of interest following a grand jury investigation led by the state attorney general's office.
For at least four years, Washington allegedly bullied and intimidated her staff into performing campaign and personal work they knew was illegal but did anyway to keep their jobs, Attorney General Kathleen Kane said in a statement Wednesday.
"The evidence will show that senator Washington pressured her staff into performing political activities using taxpayer dollars for her own personal benefit," Kane said.
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Philadelphia Inquirer: Sen. LeAnna Washington charged with misuse of office
This "Democrat" is a member of ALEC. Good riddance.
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Sigh. 