EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — An Evansville City Council member faced court hearings today on felony fraud charges.

Tanisha Carothers attended a review hearing and a motion to dismiss hearing related to a lawsuit against her.

Carothers has been accused of not residing within the city's 4th Ward for the required time before her council appointment.

She is facing a Level 6 felony charge of fraud and a misdemeanor charge related to election documents.

Her first hearing was expected to get underway this morning at 9 a.m.

See Full Page