Prosecutors contend the disgraced Democrat used the illegally obtained money for personal expenses unrelated to her campaign, including paying gambling-related expenses. She compounded her crime by asking contributors for more contributions without disclosing she had used previous donations for personal expenses, the U.S. attorney declared.
A former Democrat state senator and party chairwoman was arrested for wire fraud after allegedly using campaign contributions for personal expenses, particularly for gambling purposes.
Former Louisiana state senator Karen Peterson, who represented the 5th Congressional District for more than a decade, has resigned, citing mental health and “gambling addiction.”
The Louisiana Supreme Court suspended Peterson’s law license following her guilty plea, where she will more than likely be disbarred.
Peterson, who served as the chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party from 2012 to 2020, is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 7.
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