Chatfield embezzlement trial adjourned indefinitely; witness admission headed to Court of Appeals

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: September 21, 2026

Words: 1,352

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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The trial of former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield for alleged financial crimes, which was scheduled to begin Tuesday, has been adjourned indefinitely following a request for a stay from Chatfield’s attorneys over the qualification and admission of an expert witness.

That witness, Michelle Gallagher, is a Certified Public Accountant and an expert in forensic accounting with Adamy Evaluation. A hearing on Monday, which ended in the stay being granted, centered on …

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