The Baltimore City Board of Ethics has reportedly opened an investigation into Mayor Catherine Pugh, who recently announced an indefinite leave of absence. That followed claims that she received $500,000 from the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) in what critics have called a "self-dealing" book sale. BALTIMORE MAYOR CATHERINE PUGH TAKES INDEFINITE LEAVE OF ABSENCE AMID BOOK CONTROVERSYThe city's ethics board confirmed to Fox affiliate WBFF on Wednesday their decision to investigate whether Pugh, a Democrat, violated ethical codes over the deal. Baltimore's acting mayor, City Council President Jack Young, said on Tuesday the city "is in good hands" until Pugh decides whether to return to office. He emphasized that he's only acting as a "placeholder" for the embattled mayor and plans to run for City Council president again.

Source: Fox News April 03, 2019 21:11 UTC