WICHITA, Kan. — A federal indictment unsealed Friday accuses Sedgwick County Commissioner Michael O’Donnell of stealing $10,500 from his campaign accounts to put into his personal bank account and to give to friends, and then covering it up by making false reports. He did not run for re-election and instead was elected to the Sedgwick County Commission for a term that began in 2017 and is set to expire in 2020. “As elected officials, we will continue to monitor and consult with the proper authorities about any implications to Sedgwick County while also recognizing due process is important for any citizen,” Dennis said. He also allegedly wrote three checks totalling $750 from his “Michael for Sedgwick County” campaign account to a friend. Sam Brownback and other state officials, received notification letters last year from the U.S. Justice Department telling them that the federal government intercepted phone calls between them and O’Donnell’s phone number.

Source: National Post May 04, 2018 20:43 UTC