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Former Democratic lawmaker sentenced to prison for misusing funds

By Caitlin Yilek
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Former Democratic lawmaker sentenced to prison for misusing funds

A former Democratic state lawmaker in Maryland was sentenced to six months in prison for taking money from her campaign for personal use.

Former Maryland Del. Tawanna Gaines, 67, was also given two months of home detention after she completes her prison sentence and must pay $22,565 in restitution.

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