Federal court filings now paint a far grimmer picture than anyone in the district could have imagined.
What initially appeared to be the meteoric rise of a scrappy outsider — a promising new member of Congress — may instead have been quietly supported by diverted pandemic‑relief funds and carefully orchestrated deception.
When did they know it? And just how far into her inner circle and trusted advisers did these activities penetrate?
Taken together, the criminal charges, ethics inquiries, and state‑level lawsuits paint a disturbing convergence of legal, political, and reputational risk — a scenario that would challenge even the most seasoned public official.
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