Multiple Democratic officials were charged or convicted in the past week on fraud, bribery, and related cases involving public money or elections.
Former New Mexico House Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton convicted on 31 federal felonies for diverting school funds and taking kickbacks.
Lawrence, Massachusetts Mayor Brian DePena charged with wire fraud and money laundering for taking over $1.5 million in COVID relief loans for his business and using them for personal taxes, campaign funds, and mortgages.
New Jersey Councilwoman Gina LaPlaca and her husband charged with faking signatures on her nominating petition to qualify for the ballot.
Georgia State Rep. Sharon Henderson pleaded guilty to fraudulently collecting nearly $18,000 in COVID unemployment benefits.
Missouri Jackson County Executive Philip LeVota indicted on federal bribery charges for allegedly offering government jobs to get a rival out of the race.
Former Columbus, Mississippi Vice Mayor Joseph Mickens charged with rigging city contracts and money laundering so his own company could get the work.
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/sheryl-williams-stapleton-found-guilty-on-all-counts/3102684
https://newjerseyglobe.com/local/laplaca-carty-charged-with-petition-fraud/
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article316792110.html
https://www.osa.ms.gov/news/auditors-office-arrests-former-columbus-city-councilman-and-contractor