Karen Carter Peterson
In a wire fraud case, a former Democratic state senator and party chairman is accused of using campaign contributions for gambling expenses
Karen Peterson, an ex-state senator who served the 5th Congressional District for over a decade, resigned her Senate seat in April. She cited mental health issues and "gambling addictions."
Between 2012 and 2020, she was also the chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party.
Karen Carter Peterson
In addition to serving up to 20 years in prison, Peterson could be fined $250,000 and be supervised for three years after she's released from prison.
According to court documents, Peterson served as a Louisiana state senator for the 5th District from 2010- 2022, and as the chair of State Political Party A from 2012-2020.
Peterson posted a statement on Twitter:
"Today marks an important step in my life-long recovery as I continue to address my gambling addiction. I have made full repayment of funds used as a result of my addiction and I will continue to make amends. 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."
https://republicbrief.com/blm-backed-dem-indicted-on-federal-wire-fraud-charges-faces-20-years-in-prison/
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