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Today’s top story is about the former leader of the Tindley charter school network, Brian Metcalf. He and two others must pay nearly $1 million in restitution for fraud after a federal court case. Amelia has the details.
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Former Tindley charter school network CEO, 2 others to pay nearly $1 million in restitution for fraud
Metcalf and two defendants must pay over $1 million to the Tindley charter network, Chicago Public Schools, and City Year Chicago. The fraud hinged on submitting false invoices.
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