Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon was arrested on federal corruption charges today and faces up to 50 years in prison if convicted, the News & Observer reports, but he will remain in office until he is convicted or resigns.
According to the article, the FBI alleges Cannon solicited $1 million and took bribes including $20,000 cash last month. Cannon, a Democrat, has only been in the mayor’s office for five months, but the investigation started years ago when he was mayor pro tem.
Read the engrossing article here.
Triad City Beat Managing Editor Jordan Green will discuss the case on Camel City Dispatch’s News Hour today.
UPDATE: The News & Observer is reporting that Cannon resigned today after the federal corruption charges.
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Love this: “After UCE1 closed the window blinds, Cannon placed the money near his ear and fanned the bills.”