In the ongoing adventures of Jack Johnson, Prince George’s County Executive, federal authorities picked up both the county executive and his wife, on destruction of evidence and evidence tampering, during the initial phase of the investigation. Jack Johnson had little to no people who could straddle a fence about him. Folks either love him for his beguilement, energy, and charm. Or, they hate him as the personification of a politico enjoying graft by way of hiring “friends” to do government jobs and arrangements with developers.

The Washington Post covers how both Jack and Mrs Leslie Johnson landed in the hoosegow. The FBI had already been watching the couple, and had them under wiretap when the Feds came calling. According to the online newspaper’s accounting, Leslie Johnson called Hubby for advice when agents appeared at the family door.

Before Jack or Leslie Johnson even spoke with agents, they sunk themselves.
With federal agents tapping the line, Jack Johnson instructed his wife what he wanted done with evidence of payments like cash, and where to find and flush the check from one particular realtor. With that, the two had acted in cahoots to cover up any suspicious activity before answering the door to the FBI. Authorities and investigators had already been observing and monitoring the politician-on-the-take for some time. These recent actions merely give investigators probable cause to look into everything else possible.

Should County Executive Jack Johnson go to prison?
US Attorney Rod Rosenstein added the recent arrests are likely only “the tip of the iceberg.” And to “expect defendants and additional charges.” If Prince George’s Jack Johnson, County Executive does find himself in trouble, should he do time? Or, do you feel mere expulsion of office to be enough punishment? Does Jack Johnson affect your attitude towards politicians?

Sources:

Personal opinion, and
The Washington Post