Former Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Twanda Carlisle today was sentenced to 12 to 24 months incarceration for her role in a kickback scheme that directed some $43,000 in city money to her personal and campaign accounts.
Backed by a half dozen supporters who pleaded for mercy, Ms. Carlisle urged Allegheny County Judge John Zottola to, "through the negative, let some positive light shine."
However, Judge Zottola said she "had great promise at one time, but now you have squandered all of that." Prison time can be waived for one-time acts, he noted. "There is another place in the law for those who plot and scheme on an ongoing basis to create a criminal enterprise."
Judge Zottola ordered her to pay restitution into an account set up for the benefit of her former council district. Mr. Thomassey said Ms. Carlisle has identified more than $50,000 that can be used to pay restitution, including her city pension fund, a deferred compensation plan, escrowed city paychecks, and a fur coat.
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