Embezzlement Scandal Rocks Former Michigan House Speaker: Luxury Lifestyle Funded by Public and Private Funds
LANSING, Michigan – Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield faces felony charges for allegedly embezzling public and private funds alongside his wife, Stephanie. Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the charges on Tuesday, accusing Chatfield, 35, of leading a lavish lifestyle fueled by funds misappropriated for fine dining, luxury hotels, and exotic trips. The charges against Chatfield include embezzlement, conspiracy, and larceny, with the most serious charge of conducting a criminal enterprise carrying a 20-year penalty. …