Monday, May 18, 2015

Former Georgia Democratic Party head sentenced to prison for fraud

Former Georgia Democratic Party Chairman Mike Berlon, 55, has been sentenced to five years and three months in federal prison for stealing from clients at his Grayson law firm. The 55-year-old, who pleaded guilty and agreed to pay more than $2 million in restitution, was sentenced Friday, reports Gwinnett Daily Post. Acting U.S. Attorney John Horn said in a prepared statement, “The defendant was a respected member of the community and held an important position of trust. Where most lawyers conscientiously…

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