2 Newton County commissioners, Banes and Lindsey, indicted on federal money laundering charges for allegedly pocketing a $150,000 real estate commission.

2 Newton County commissioners, chairman Marcello Banes and attorney Stephanie Lindsey have been indicted on federal money laundering charges for allegedly pocketing a $150,000 real estate commission. The U.S. Department of Justice claims Banes used his position to influence a property sale and received a $100,000 kickback from Lindsey. Both officials are accused of laundering the proceeds of the fraud conspiracy.

June 27, 2024
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