Prince George's council chair vows transparency after uproar over grant money to friend's charity

Prince George's County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha is trying to claw back $7.6 million in taxpayer funds she directed to a personal friend's charity, following mounting public backlash.

Prince George's council chair vows transparency after uproar over grant money to friend's charity

TL;DR

  • Krystal Oriadha, Chair of Prince George's County Council, is trying to recover $7.6 million.
  • The funds were initially directed to a charity associated with a personal friend.
  • The decision has generated substantial public backlash.