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Former Maryland Councilman Accused Of Stealing Campaign Funds: State Prosecutor Former Maryland Councilman Accused Of Stealing Campaign Funds: State Prosecutor
Former Maryland Councilman Accused Of Stealing Campaign Funds: State Prosecutor The Prince George's County councilman who abruptly resigned last week is facing charges for allegedly stealing more than $100,000 in campaign funds, the Office of the Maryland State Prosecutor announced on Thursday. James R. Franklin is facing charges that include multiple counts of felony theft scheme, embezzlement, and perjury following a long-ranging scheme that began in 2009. According to the charges filed on June 20, Franklin established his campaign committee “Friends of Mel Franklin” in 2009 to raise funds for his election to the Prince George’s County Council, where he ser…

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by Zak Failla
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Liz Magill, Scott Bok Resign From UPenn Positions Liz Magill, Scott Bok Resign From UPenn Positions
Liz Magill, Scott Bok Resign From UPenn Positions Moments after it was announced that University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill was resigning, Board of Trustees Chairman Scott Bok followed suit. Magill, whose testimony to Congress on antisemitism earlier this week sparked widespread outrage, resigned on Saturday, Dec. 9. Bok later announced his resignation, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Magill remains a faculty member at Penn Carey Law and will stay on as president until an interim president is appointment, UPenn Board of Trustees Chairman Scott Bok said in announcing the news Saturday evening. And Liz Magill has resig…

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by Cecilia Levine
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State Department Official From Maryland Resigns Over Biden's Support For Israel State Department Official From Maryland Resigns Over Biden's Support For Israel
State Department Official From Maryland Resigns Over Biden's Support For Israel Senior US State Department official Josh Paul has stepped down from his position amid President Joe Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas conflict overseas, he says. After more than 11 years with the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM), Paul announced his resignation in an open letter on LinkedIn, citing a promise the Maryland native made to himself that conflicts with the current regime's handling of the ongoing war.   Paul said that he is leaving his position because "in our current course with regards to the continued - indeed, expanded and expedited - provision of lethal …

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by Zak Failla
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Deputy DC Mayor Resigns Week After Gold's Gym Assault, Reports Say Deputy DC Mayor Resigns Week After Gold's Gym Assault, Reports Say
Deputy DC Mayor Resigns Week After Gold's Gym Assault, Reports Say DC Deputy Mayor Chris Geldart has resigned amid an investigation into an alleged assault outside a Virginia gym over a car door ding, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Wednesday, Oct. 12.  Geldart, 53, who serves as deputy mayor for public safety and justice in DC, was accused of assault and battery last week, according to the Arlington Police Department. Bowser stated that Kevin Donahue, who has previously served as Deputy Mayor for Public Safety, will assume leadership of the Deputy Mayor's Office until a new candidate is tabbed for the position. "I'm saddened to say that I have acce…

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by Zak Failla
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Suspended Baltimore City Deputy Mayor Resigns As HR Investigation Continues Suspended Baltimore City Deputy Mayor Resigns As HR Investigation Continues
Suspended Baltimore City Deputy Mayor Resigns As HR Investigation Continues Deputy Baltimore City Mayor Ted Carter has officially resigned amid an alleged HR investigation into inappropriate behavior around women, reports WMAR 2 News. The departure was confirmed in a statement by a spokesperson for Mayor Brandon Scott's office. Bukola Rashedat Hammed-Owens is reportedly taking over the position temporarily until a permanent replacement is determined, the outlet continues. Carter was appointed in April 2021 and was in charge of neighborhood development and revitalization of the city, overseeing housing, planning, workforce, tourism, and economic development.  …

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by Annie DeVoe
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Library Public Safety Director Resigns After Fatal Shooting In DC: Reports Library Public Safety Director Resigns After Fatal Shooting In DC: Reports
Library Public Safety Director Resigns After Fatal Shooting In DC: Reports The safety director of the D.C. Public Library announced his resignation after a fatal shooting at the Anacostia branch, according to FOX5DC. On August 4 at around 3:30 p.m. a retired police lieutenant shot and killed 25-year-old Maurica Manyan during a special police training session. A library spokesperson that said library safety director Douglass Morency was working while the shooting occurred, FOX5DC said. "Maurica will always be remembered for her smile, kindness, positive way of being, care for others, willingness to learn, and for her positive approach to our profession." Mor…

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by AJ Goldbloom