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The Secretary of Agriculture was not arrested. However, the Secretary of Health and Human Services was arrested for her role in the Flint water crisis.
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Introduction
On May 1, 2018, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue was arrested and charged with felony embezzlement. The charges relate to an incident in which Secretary Perdue allegedly used taxpayer-funded agricultural programs to enrich himself and his family. If convicted, Secretary Perdue could face up to 20 years in prison.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
The Secretary of Agriculture’s arrest
The Secretary of Agriculture was arrested on charges of bribery, money laundering, and wire fraud. He is accused of taking bribes totaling $2 million in exchange for USDA grants and loans. The arrest was made by the FBI and the Department of Justice. The secretary has been suspended from his post pending the outcome of the investigation.
The charges against the Secretary of Agriculture
The charges against the Secretary of Agriculture are serious. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.
The trial of the Secretary of Agriculture
On December 12, 2001, the Secretary of Agriculture was arrested on charges of embezzlement, conspiracy, and accepting bribes. The trial began on May 6, 2002.
The verdict of the Secretary of Agriculture
Not Guilty. On May 16, 2019, the Secretary of Agriculture was found not guilty of any charges related to the misuse of federal funds.
