Former Democratic congresswoman begs to avoid jail time for charity theft

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Former Democratic congresswoman begs to avoid jail time for charity theft
Corrine Brown asks for mercy after being convicted of stealing from charity donations

Matthew Sheffield11.17.2017•5:30 PM

Former Democratic Rep. Corrine Brown asked for leniency from a federal judge in Florida on Friday. She faces a lengthy prison term after being convicted of stealing thousands of dollars that were meant to go to charity.

In May, a jury convicted Brown of 18 felony counts, including filing false tax returns, mail fraud, and working with others to run a fake non-profit group.

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Stealing from a charity to enrich yourself is as low as it gets.  Charities help people with real needs like kids, the poor and sick.

I would come down hard on her

[dfwgator]

Trying to invoke her Black Privilege.

[Applewood]

“I ask that you take into consideration all that I’ve done in my life, and I humbly ask for mercy and compassion," Brown said, according to a local television station report.

Really?  What did you accomplish, other than defraud a charity?  Serving in the House all those years does not qualify you for leniency.  If anything, you should get the max because, as a public official, you are held to a higher standard.