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Cova Campbell embezzled nearly $7 million of public funds during her time with the Pierce County Housing Authority, some of which she spent on gambling and travel.
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Ex-Pierce County public housing finance director pleads guilty in $6.9 million fraud Cova Campbell, the former finance director, pleaded guilty to taking nearly $7 million from the public agency in three years. Author: KING 5 Staff Updated: 5:59 PM PST January 16, 2021 Editor's note: the above video ran in 2019. A former Pierce County Housing Authority finance director pleaded guilty on Friday to wire fraud in connection with her scheme to steal nearly $7 million to buy personal property, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced. Cova Campbell, also known as Cova H...