Name: Ex-Columbus trustee charged after spending $1 million in county money on personal charges
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Ex-Columbus trustee charged after spending $1 million in county money on personal charges

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A former Columbus township trustee is facing charges for allegedly stealing more than $1 million from Columbus Township. Benjamin Jackson is charged with nine counts, each of theft and official misconduct. He took over as Columbus Township Trustee in 2016, representing the city of Columbus in Bartholomew County. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/ex-columbus-trustee-charged-for-allegedly-stealing-more-than-1-million-benjamin-jackson-bartholomew-county-credit-card-travel-air-fare-theft/531-c3cf2a85-c859-4062-8c47-880da52c3473

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crime local news columbus Columbus township trustee columbus township benjamin jackson stealing money spending money

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