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Dec 09, 2011

Leslie Johnson Gets 12 Months, One Day in Prison

Stuffing your underwear full of cash that your husband got as bribes does have consequences, after all.

Dec 06, 2011

Jack Johnson Gets Seven Years

Former Prince George’s County Chief Executive Jack Johnson was sentenced to seven years in prison and fined $100,000 today.

Nov 15, 2011

Now, What We’ve All Been Waiting For: The Johnson Tapes

Look, if you haven’t yet taken a couple of minutes to listen to the newly released recordings of former Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson and his wife, former county councilmember Leslie Johnson, talking on the phone in the minutes before federal agents busted down their door and took them into custody on bribery-related charges, we’re going to go ahead and recommend that you do that now.

Jul 05, 2011

Leslie Johnson To Resign From Prince George’s County Council

Leslie Johnson, the wife of former Prince George’s County executive Jack Johnson and a member on the county’s legislative Council, is set to announce she’ll resign from her position today.

Jul 03, 2011

The Sunday Morning Post

Good morning, Washington. Nature stole the show this morning with her superb lighting and inspired acoustics. Meteorologists break the news that intermittent storms will continue throughout the day. Despite the rain, we have two days left to drink to our liberty, to avoid thinking too hard about the “invisible” security, and to try to find some charm in the prodigious crowds.

Jun 30, 2011

Leslie Johnson Pleads Guilty To Witness, Evidence Tampering

Sitting Prince George’s County Councilwoman Leslie Johnson pled guilty this morning to charges stemming from her involvement in a federal corruption probe. Johnson admitted guilt on two charges of witness and evidence tampering.

Mar 15, 2011

Jack Johnson To Be Arraigned Today

Former Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson will be arraigned in a federal court this afternoon, and is expected to enter a plea on eight counts of bribery, conspiracy and extortion.

Feb 14, 2011

Former P.G. Executive Jack Johnson Indicted on Eight Counts

Jack Johnson, the former Prince George’s County executive who taken into custody last November on charges of evidence tampering and the destruction and falsification of records, was officially indicted on eight counts of conspiracy, bribery and extortion today in federal court.

 
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