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Voters in Monroe County, Mich., elected a convict who will start his term behind bars

Voters in Monroe County, Mich., elected a convict who will start his term behind bars


Published on 2024-11-29 07:30:54 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Mark Brant, a newly elected county commissioner in Michigan, is eager to serve constituents from federal prison. "My phone will be available."

Mark Brant, a former county commissioner from Michigan, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for accepting bribes in the form of cash and campaign contributions from a local businessman in exchange for supporting a lucrative county contract. The investigation revealed that Brant used his position to influence the awarding of a waste management contract, which led to his conviction on charges of bribery and honest services fraud. Despite his claims of innocence and assertions that his actions were for the benefit of his constituents, the court found him guilty, highlighting the corrupt nature of his dealings. This case has sparked discussions on the integrity of local government officials and the need for stricter oversight in the awarding of public contracts.

Read the Full USA Today Article at [ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/11/29/county-commissioner-federal-prison-mark-brant-michigan-constituents/76576877007/ ]
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