A federal jury on Friday convicted the daughter of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright of money laundering and making false statements in connection with the alleged misuse of a grant from the state of Illinois, The Associated Press reported. Jeri L. Wright was accused of participating in a fraud scheme led by former Country Club Hills police chief Regina Evans. Prosecutors alleged Wright took about $30,000 in state money, purporting to do work related to the grant’s purpose, but deposited most of that money back into bank accounts controlled by Evans. Wright then lied about her involvement to law enforcement and a federal grand jury, prosecutors said.
Fire crews are investigating the cause of large fire at a three-story building in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
The fire on Bellingham Street broke out Monday afternoon and grew to four alarms.
Three firefighters were injured after a partial collapse of the building.
In all, eight firefighters were injured. None of the injuries are considered life-threatening.
Nine adults and three children were displaced.
