Ex-Broward Mayor's Daughter Richelle Holness, Charged With Fraud and Misuse of Campaign Funds

Former Broward Mayor Dale Holness is once again in the spotlight, but for reasons far from political triumphs.

His daughter, Richelle Holness, is facing federal charges related to misuse of campaign funds and fraudulent claims for emergency federal benefits, as she worked as a treasurer for her father's 2020 county commission campaign, as per court documents obtained by NBC Miami.

The alleged fraudulent activities unfolded between August 2019 and October 2020, when Richelle reportedly misdirected funds from campaign accounts to cover personal expenses, including liquor and fast food, according to the federal court filing dated Dec.