Former Cleveland Council Member Basheer Jones faces federal charges
Basheer Jones represented Clevelandâs Ward 7 for four years. Federal officials said he and his romantic partner benefited from public money that was supposed to help the community.
by Nick Castele November 25, 2024
Former Cleveland City Council Member Basheer Jones delivers a public comment at a council meeting in April. Credit: Cleveland City Council YouTube
Federal prosecutors have accused Basheer Jones, a former Cleveland City Council member and 2021 mayoral candidate, of using his position to try to defraud local community groups out of $200,000.
The charges allege that Jones and a romantic partner found ways to make money off of community work and land deals that were meant to better his ward.
Jones, 40, was charged in federal court on Monday by information â a document often used when a defendant cooperates with prosecutors or has worked out a plea deal. He did not answer a text message from Signal Cleveland seeking comment Monday night.
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