Stephanie Chatfield pleads guilty to embezzlement from nonprofit controlled by ex-speaker husband

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: June 16, 2026

Words: 512

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Stephanie Chatfield, the wife of former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield (R-Levering), has accepted a plea agreement from the Michigan Department of Attorney General, a move that will see her avoid a trial scheduled to begin later this year.

Stephanie Chatfield pleaded guilty to embezzling from a political nonprofit organization formerly controlled by Lee Chatfield. The news was first reported by Gongwer News Service.

The deal involves the state dropping two felony charges, …

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