Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s former chief of staff has been indicted in federal court for allegedly defrauding a state agency he led
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s former chief of staff has been indicted on charges that he defrauded a state agency he led by inducing it to pay him nearly $280,000 in mostly severance pay before he moved to his post in the governor’s office, the Maryland U.S. attorney announced Tuesday.
Roy McGrath also used funds from the Maryland Environmental Service to pay a personal pledge to a museum and got the agency to pay tuition expenses for a class after he left his job as executive director, according to the indictment. He also recorded conversations with senior state officials without their consent and faces state charges, it said.
“Our federal and state law enforcement team in Maryland will always hold accountable public officials who betray the public trust for their personal gain,” Acting U.S. Attorney Jonathan Lenzner said in a statement. “Maryland residents should always demand honesty and integrity from those in government.”
McGrath of Naples, Florida, fraudulently obtained $276,731 from the environmental service, according to the indictment. He is expected to have an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Baltimore and a state court appearance in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court, but no dates have been set.
The Baltimore Sun, which first reported the story, said McGrath characterized the case as “political persecution.” His attorney, Bruce Marcus, wrote in an email to The Associated Press that his client “vigorously and categorically denies the allegations.”
Can we do it to Hogan whom no one wants. Impeach NOW!