SALT LAKE CITY — Rep. Trevor Lee announced his resignation from the Utah State House of Representatives hours after being charged by the Utah Attorney General's Office on multiple counts, including fraud and forgery,
“Due to personal circumstances that require my attention, I no longer feel I can give my constituents the time, attention, and service they deserve,” said Lee in a statement.
Lee faces one count each of Communications Fraud, Mortgage Fraud, Forgery, and Possession of Forgery, which are connected to his alleged attempt to illegally obtain a loan, with the investigation into the Layton representative's activities beginning in April.
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