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Staffers for ex-Speaker Lee Chatfield plead not guilty in financial misconduct case
(Detroit Free Press) EAST LANSING — Anne and Rob Minard, who worked for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield, were arraigned in court Wednesday morning as they face a series of charges stemming from their alleged misappropriation of funds.
Not guilty pleas were entered for both Anne and Rob Minard on their behalf during the hearing.
Chatfield, a Republican from Levering, was state House speaker from 2019 to 2020. During Chatfield's time as speaker, Rob Minard served as his chief of staff while Anne Minard was director of external affairs for him. Attorney General Dana Nessel’s Office alleges the couple misappropriated funds from multiple entities, including social welfare nonprofits and campaign committees.
The Minards face multiple charges including embezzlement, conducting a criminal enterprise and intent to defraud under false pretenses. At a December news conference announcing the charges, Nessel said the couple illegally enriched themselves, allegedly obtaining at least $525,000 illegally from 2018 through 2020. ............(more)
https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/03/house-speaker-lee-chatfield-anne-rob-minard/72084973007/