Former Brooklyn Assemblywoman Pamela Harris Is Going Prison
Former Brooklyn Assemblywoman Pamela Harris Is Going Prison For Fraud And Witness Tampering Former Brooklyn Assemblywoman Pamela Harris is going to federal prison for six months. She must also perform 400 hours of community service following her conviction. Harris pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud, one count of disaster relief fraud and one count of witness tampering. The Court also imposed restitution of $70,400 and forfeiture of $10,000. She resigned from the New York State Assembly on April 2, 2018. She pleaded guilty to committing fraud on June 12, 2018. United States Attorney Richard P. Donoghue announced: Pamela Harris has been held responsible for stealing tens of thousands of dollars in government funds set aside for underserved children and funds allocated for victims of Hurricane Sandy, as well as lying and presenting fraudulent documents to the FBI when her crimes were uncovered. She betrayed the trust placed in her by her constituents. ...