Show-Me Former Missouri House Speaker Guilty Of Wire Fraud

A worthwhile reminder that Missouri might not want to put too much faith in political leadership.

Check the postscript . . . 

Defendant and former Missouri House Speaker John J. Diehl pleaded guilty Thursday to a wire fraud scheme involving $379,900.

He acknowledged to a federal judge that he diverted pandemic relief funds for personal use. Diehl dodged cameras after the hearing, ducking back into the courthouse to avoid questions.

He answered the judge in court, though, as she asked, “Did you have the intent to defraud?”

Diehl answered, “Yes.”

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Ex-Missouri House Speaker admits to diverting $379K in pandemic funds

Defendant and former Missouri House Speaker John J. Diehl pleaded guilty Thursday to a wire fraud scheme involving $379,900.

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