The former chief operating officer of the fundraising division of Jackson Health System is facing federal charges after prosecutors accused her of embezzling millions for bribes and extravagant personal expenses, including a “rose gold-colored golf cart,” officials stated on Wednesday.
Charmaine Gatlin, 52, served as the COO of the Jackson Health Foundation from 2014 to 2024. She’s charged with one crime of wire fraud conspiracy, 26 charges of wire fraud, and five counts of money laundering.
Gatlin’s base compensation ranged from $185,000 to $290,000, but prosecutors believe she filed at least $3.6 million in phony bills for goods and services…