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May 31, 2023 · Chatfield, who led the GOP-House in 2019 and 2020, has been under criminal investigation since December 2021, when his sister-in-law accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was a teen. Authorities later expanded the probe to include an examination of spending by Chatfield’s various campaign, political and nonprofit funds .
Dec 18, 2023 · Michigan AG Dana Nessel aims to ‘reach charging decision’ by end of the year for former House Speaker Lee Chatfield. Chatfield is accused of sexually assaulting his sister-in-law and is under investigation for the use of campaign and nonprofit funds. The Levering Republican has denied any criminal wrongdoing.
May 2, 2024 · Lee Chatfield and Stephanie Chatfield appeared in a Lansing-area court by video conference from Kentucky, where they plan to attend the Kentucky Derby. Chatfield, a Republican, was speaker of the House in 2019 and 2020. He is accused of using money for personal travel, housing and other benefits when he was in office.
Jan 9, 2022 · Lee Chatfield’s former House bio says that Stephanie was his high school sweetheart. “Lee was born and raised in Northern Michigan and is a high school graduate of Northern Michigan Christian ...
Jan 10, 2022 · Lee Chatfield, the one-time state House of Representatives speaker, denies any criminal wrongdoing; says sex with woman, who'd eventually wed his brother, was consensual. IE 11 is not supported.
Apr 16, 2024 · Lee Chatfield, a Republican who is no longer a state lawmaker, was House speaker in 2019 and 2020 when the GOP controlled the chamber. His attorney, Mary Chartier, said she'll fight the charges ...
Apr 16, 2024 · Lee Chatfield’s various political funds took in more than $5 million over six years, including more than $2 million in 2020, which was his last year as speaker, the attorney general said.