Ford Heights, Illinois, Charles Griffin
Ford Heights Mayor Charles Griffin found guilty of stealing from the small south suburb
Cook County Judge James Obbish said the prosecution provided a “mountain of evidence" showing that Griffin used more than $10,000 in village funds between 2015 and 2017 for “his own personal and economic benefit.
Ford Heights Mayor Charles Griffin found guilty of stealing from village, official misconduct
A judge found the mayor of south suburban Ford Heights guilty of felony theft and official misconduct charges Monday. Charges were filed against Charles Griffin six years ago. He was accused of using thousands of dollars of village money for personal purchases,
Former Ford Heights, Illinois mayor convicted of stealing from village
A Cook County judge found Charles Griffin guilty Monday of one count of theft of government property and two counts of official misconduct.
Ford Heights mayor convicted of embezzling village funds
Ford Heights Mayor Charles Griffin was convicted Monday of embezzling village funds, though he was not held accountable for stealing the full $147,000 prosecutors claimed. Cook County Judge James Obbish said Griffin is guilty of a felony in the embezzlement of between $10,
Ford Heights officials testify at Mayor Charles Griffin’s corruption trial
Ford Heights Mayor Charles Griffin testified in his defense Tuesday on charges he stole nearly $150,000 for personal use,
Former Ford Heights, Illinois mayor convicted of theft, official misconduct
A Cook County judge found Charles Griffin guilty Monday of one count of theft of government property and two counts of official misconduct.
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