The former Republican House speaker, Lee Chatfield, and wife Stephanie will face trial on corruption-related charges

They, along with two former aides, are accused of misusing some of the millions of dollars Chatfield raised in office

If found guilty, the charges could mean decades in prison for Lee Chatfield

Former House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife, Stephanie Chatfield, will face trial on charges of racketeering, embezzlement and other crimes, a district judge in East Lansing ruled Friday.

Lee Chatfield is accused of misusing political, nonprofit and taxpayer funds from millions of dollars the Levering Republican raised while leading the state House from 2019 through 2020. Stephanie Chatfield is alleged to have aided the scheme and has also also been charged with embezzlement.

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