Ex-Baltimore Mayor Indicted In Scheme To Divert Money From Book Sales

Catherine Pugh, former Baltimore mayor, was involved in a fraudulent scheme involving her children's book company, Healthy Holly. She allegedly funneled money to her mayoral campaign through bogus book sales. Legal actions were taken, including FBI raids and indictments. Pugh resigned, apologizing for damaging Baltimore's image. She faced charges of wire fraud, conspiracy, and tax evasion, with books missing from a deal with the University of Maryland Medical System.

What was the primary method used to fund Catherine Pugh's mayoral campaign fraudulently?

• Selling fake insurance policies

• Bogus sales of children's books

• Illegal real estate transactions

• Misappropriation of city funds

What action did Maryland Governor Larry Hogan take in response to the allegations against Pugh?

• He offered Pugh a chance to explain

• He appointed a new mayor immediately

• He directed state authorities to investigate

• He dismissed the allegations as baseless

What was the nature of the deal Pugh signed with the University of Maryland Medical System?

• A sponsorship for a fitness program

• A contract to build a new hospital

• A partnership to improve city health services

• A $500,000 deal to sell children's books

What did the Baltimore Sun newspaper suggest about the Healthy Holly books?

• They were translated into multiple languages

• They were donated to all city libraries

• They were a missing person

• They were a bestseller in Baltimore

What charges does Catherine Pugh face as a result of her fraudulent activities?

• Money laundering and bribery

• Embezzlement and insider trading

• Wire fraud, conspiracy, and tax evasion

• Forgery and identity theft