Former Penns Grove Councilman Carl Washington, Jr. admitted today that he falsified his income to get a deal on his rent in a federally-subsidized public housing, and misdirected public funds from a litter cleanup program to himself.
Washington’s plea deal with prosecutors includes probation, 100 hours of community service, and an $8,200 fine, ending a corruption probe that began in December 2019. He’ll also agree to a lifetime ban on public office and employment.
“This case is a clear example of how public corruption can drain taxpayer resources and divert public funding from its intended purposes of assisting those in need and improving our communities,” Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. “As my office works in tandem with other state agencies to bring down the cost of living for New Jerseyans, identifying and disrupting schemes that defraud the government of publicly funded benefits will be an important element of our efforts.”…