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Updated: 8:39 AM Jun 22, 2009
Ex-Birmingham politician set for fraud trial
A former Birmingham-area politician is
set to go on trial Monday for allegedly misusing thousands of
dollars intended for a charity providing computers to needy
children.
Posted: 9:52 PM Jun 21, 2009 |
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A former Birmingham-area politician is
set to go on trial Monday for allegedly misusing thousands of
dollars intended for a charity providing computers to needy
children.
John Katopodis, a former Birmingham city councilman and
Jefferson County Commissioner, is charged with 97 counts of mail
and wire fraud for allegedly using $250,000 in taxpayer money to
fund casino trips, airplane tickets and gifts. The trial before
U.S. District Judge Karon Bowdre in Birmingham begins Monday and is
expected to last two weeks.
Jim Parkman, a lawyer for Katopodis, said the judge has asked
attorneys not to discuss details of the case.
The government contends Katopodis used money meant for a
children's computer charity for personal gain. Prosecutors are
seeking to recover $250,000.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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