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PG County’s Leslie Johnson charged with conspiracy

PG County’s Leslie Johnson charged with conspiracy

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GREENBELT — Councilwoman has been charged with destroying a $100,000 check from a developer after FBI agents showed up at her house last fall.

in filed a criminal information on Friday charging Johnson with conspiracy to commit witness and evidence tampering. Her husband, former County Executive Jack Johnson, has been on charges including and .

Prosecutors say Jack Johnson directed his wife to destroy a check from a developer last November after agents arrived at their home as part of a corruption investigation. She allegedly hid tens of thousands of dollars in cash in her bra and underwear.

Leslie Johnson faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of conspiracy.