Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh charged: Read the full indictment

Baltimore Sun |

Nov 20, 2019 | 8:36 AM

Federal prosecutors have charged former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh with 11 counts of fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy.

Ex-Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh was charged Wednesday with 11 counts of fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy in an alleged corruption scheme involving a series of self-published children’s books.

Two of Pugh’s associates, her longtime aid Gary Brown Jr. and Roslyn Wedington, the director of a non-profit championed by Pugh, have agreed to plead guilty in connection with the case.

Pugh’s charges carry a maximum penalty of up to 175 years in prison.

Catherine Pugh Indictment

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Gary Brown Jr. Plea Agreement

Gary Brown Plea Agreement

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Roslyn Wedington Plea Agreement

Roslyn Wedington Plea

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