In the face of so many other D.C. government corruption scandals, you'll be forgiven for having forgotten about former D.C. Department of Human Services employee Charles M. Brown, who was charged in 2006 for his involvement in a conspiracy with another employee to steal public assistance funds in 2004 and 2005. Interim Attorney General Peter Nickles today announced the conviction of Brown on 11 criminal charges, including identity theft, conspiracy, unlawful food stamp usage and fraud in obtaining public assistance.

Brown now faces a sentence of up to nine years in jail and up to $500,000 in fines.

"This case shows the serious consequences of abusing the public trust," Nickles said in a statement. "Welfare funds are designated to help the District’s most vulnerable residents, not to line the pockets of government workers. I want to thank all of the agencies involved for their cooperation in putting this together."