Former county exec promised wife’s help for cash

Published February 14, 2011 5:00am ET



Former Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson promised one businessman “help on the council” from his wife, Leslie, who was running for the County Council at the time, in return for money, according to a federal indictment handed down Monday. The 31-page indictment says Johnson worked hard to fundraise for his wife — who has since been elected — and promised favors in return.

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