Politics & Government
What You're Saying About Lasseter
What are people saying after Shirley Lasseter pleaded guilty to bribery charges and resigned as Gwinnett County Commissioner Thursday?
On Thursday, to federal bribery charges Thursday. She then resigned her post as a Gwinnett County Commissioner. According to authorities, Lasseter accepted $36,500 in bribes from an undercover FBI agent posing as a South Florida real estate developer.
The Twitterverse immediately expressed their shock and pondered what this means for the future of Gwinnett County.
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Here's just a sampling of what Tweeters tweeted:
"Geez, when did Gwinnett become the Chicago of the south? It's really simple: stop taking bribes." ~@JORouke
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"Just another good 'ol gal.. she's the 3rd commissioner gone! Republican corruption starts at County level." ~@BluzzieBird
"A Gwinnett Commissioner Indicted? Color Me Surprised (Again)" ~@PeachPundit
"This was the same lady who graciously granted me an interview for my poli sci project in college. Crazy." ~@lavielola
"Wow Gwinnett deserves better." ~@dan_sebusch
"Wow! Another black eye 4 Gwinnett!" ~@davidspell
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