The WFEA Morning Update

Public Corruption Rewarded with Jail Time.

Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave speaks with reporters following his appearance in court, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in Brentwood, N.H. Brave, who plead not guilty, is accused of using his county credit card to pay for travel to fictitious business meetings with multiple paramours and then lying about it to a grand jury. Photo: Associated Press/AP Photo/Charles Krupa

Public Corruption Rewarded with Jail Time.

Journalist Damien Fisher provides an update on the conviction and sentencing of former Strafford County Sheriff Brave. Damian was one of the early journalists investigating initial corruption allegations against Brave. Why did Brave receive jail time?

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