Husband of Rhode Island Democratic Party chair accused of stealing $20M in education funds

The husband of the Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair Liz Beretta-Perik has been indicted in the alleged theft of $20 million from a now-closed community college through educational grants, according to Ohio state officials. The Ohio Auditor of State's Office announced that Michael Perik, along with two other people, is accused of participating in a coordinated criminal scheme that diverted Pell grants, other federal aid and state subsidies through fraudulent reimbursements and illegal incentive payments. Officials allege the scheme also contributed to the closure of Eastern Gateway Community College. Perik faces a dozen charges, including engaging in a pattern of...