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Former Dem. Senator Karen Carter Peterson paid $50,000 in restitution to Louisiana's Democratic Party for gambling with campaign funds, The Advocate said Wednesday.
Karen Carter Peterson of Louisiana will plead guilty to wire fraud. Peterson, who was a Louisiana state legislator, allegedly diverted campaign funds for personal use.
Former Dem. Senator Karen Carter Peterson paid $50,000 in restitution to Louisiana's Democratic Party for gambling with campaign funds, The Advocate said Wednesday.
Former state Sen. and state Democratic Party chair Karen Carter Peterson has worked out a plea deal for the single count of wire fraud, her attorney says.
Lawyer says Peterson cooperating with federal probe