State prosecutors dropped all charges against the former campaign treasurer of Baltimore City Council Member Paula Johnson Branch, as a day of dramatic testimony by the council member lead to speculation that her contradictory statements under oath might lead to a new investigation into the alleged embezzlement of campaign funds.

As Momoh Abu Conteh wept in the court room, Senior Assistant State Prosecutor Steven Trostle said the state did not have evidence to proceed with a case that alleged Conteh embezzled funds from Johnson?s campaign. Later, State Prosecutor Robert Rohrbaugh said the case was dropped due to Branch?s testimony.