CrimsonPhantom
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Sarsour Buddy charged with stealing more than $500,000 from mental illness charity
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Quote:A Pennsylvania state representative is accused of taking money from her own nonprofit and spending it on luxury expenses.
Democratic Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell, who founded Motivations Education & Consultation Associates, allegedly diverted Medicaid and Social Security disability funds from the nonprofit and spent them on designer clothing, vacations, luxury car payments, real estate purchases, and other personal expenses, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced in a press release on Wednesday.
The nonprofit was created by Johnson-Harrell, who was the first Muslim woman to serve in the House, in order to help people suffering from intellectual disabilities, chronic mental illness, and substance abuse issues. It also benefited the homeless, children, and elderly people.
“When corruption erodes the trust that is built between governmental entities and citizens, no one wins,” Shapiro said. “I’ve said time and time again as attorney general that no one is above the law, no matter their position of power. And today is no different.”
Some of the spending allegedly included $20,000 in overdue mortgage payments, $2,000 on overdue payments for a Porsche, and $15,000 on clothing items like fox fur coats and garments from designer Ralph Lauren.
The charges include theft, perjury, tampering with public records, tax fraud, and campaign fraud.
After turning herself in to police on Wednesday, Johnson-Harrell said she would be resigning from the House this month.
“I am saddened and dismayed by the nature of the allegations brought against me today,” she told the Associated Press. “I vigorously dispute many of these allegations, which generally pertain to before I took office and I intend to accept responsibility for any actions that were inappropriate.”
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None of these people are "leaders". They are elected representatives.
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TigerBlue4Ever
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RE: Sarsour Buddy charged with stealing more than $500,000 from mental illness charity
"I vigorously dispute many of these allegations."
LOL.
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12-09-2019 08:59 AM |
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JDTulane
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RE: Sarsour Buddy charged with stealing more than $500,000 from mental illness charity
Didn't POTUS ALSO steal from charity??
Anyone that robs the coffers of a nonprofit should be kicked in the balls.
(This post was last modified: 12-09-2019 09:57 AM by JDTulane.)
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12-09-2019 09:56 AM |
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RE: Sarsour Buddy charged with stealing more than $500,000 from mental illness charity
(12-09-2019 08:59 AM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote: "I vigorously dispute many of these allegations."
LOL.
Ha! Many, but not all apparently.
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12-09-2019 11:33 AM |
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RE: Sarsour Buddy charged with stealing more than $500,000 from mental illness charity
Never ever trust a woman that hyphenates her last name.
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CrimsonPhantom
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RE: Sarsour Buddy charged with stealing more than $500,000 from mental illness charity
(12-09-2019 06:17 PM)ODUsmitty Wrote: Never ever trust a woman that hyphenates her last name.
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JDTulane
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RE: Sarsour Buddy charged with stealing more than $500,000 from mental illness charity
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TigerBlue4Ever
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RE: Sarsour Buddy charged with stealing
(12-10-2019 05:04 PM)JDTulane Wrote: https://talkingpointsmemo.com/muckraker/...foundation
One of these things is not like the other. Do you really think Trump directly benefited from what was likely an administrative snafu? Trump probably has that kind of chump change as walking around money.
Such a weak and pitiful attempt to deflect with a false equivalency. And not once but twice. Nice try. (not really but I'm trying to be nicer these days)
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12-11-2019 08:33 AM |
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JDTulane
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RE: Sarsour Buddy charged with stealing more than $500,000 from mental illness charity
(12-11-2019 08:33 AM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote: (12-10-2019 05:04 PM)JDTulane Wrote: https://talkingpointsmemo.com/muckraker/...foundation
One of these things is not like the other. Do you really think Trump directly benefited from what was likely an administrative snafu? Trump probably has that kind of chump change as walking around money.
Such a weak and pitiful attempt to deflect with a false equivalency. And not once but twice. Nice try. (not really but I'm trying to be nicer these days)
Cult of Trump.
Quote:I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue...
feels more and more accurate with such ardent defenders such as yourself.
(This post was last modified: 12-11-2019 10:57 AM by JDTulane.)
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RE: Sarsour Buddy charged with stealing more than $500,000 from mental illness charity
This cult is not exclusive Mr. Welch, anyone can join. Do you want me to send you an application?
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