市议员布雷特·汉密尔顿被控从公民俱乐部盗取115万元供个人使用。 City councilman Brett Hamilton charged with stealing $115K from civic club for personal use.

Greendale市议员Brett "Mooch" Hamilton, 46, 面临多项重罪指控, 包括盗窃、诈骗、洗钱等, Greendale City Councilman Brett "Mooch" Hamilton, 46, faces multiple felony charges including theft, fraud, and money laundering after allegedly stealing over $115,000 from the Dillsboro Civic Club between 2018 and 2025. 检察官说,他利用俱乐部资金支付个人开支,如赌场旅行、旅行、娱乐以及他的市议会竞选活动,未经授权的提款总额超过60 000美元。 Prosecutors say he used club funds for personal expenses like casino trips, travel, entertainment, and his city council campaign, with unauthorized withdrawals totaling over $60,000. 案件是在一家银行对可疑的检查进行标记,促使调查后发生的。 The case emerged after a bank flagged a suspicious check, prompting an investigation. 仍在任职的汉密尔顿表示不服罪,并援引其聘请律师的权利。 Hamilton, who remains in office, pleaded not guilty and invoked his right to counsel. 他的妻子是一名助理警察局长,与当局合作,但未受到指控。 His wife, an assistant police chief, cooperated with authorities but has not been charged. 审判计划于2026年1月进行。 A trial is scheduled for January 2026.