Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh’s personal attorney says that her health is so poor right now that she is not “lucid” enough to decide whether to resign,” at least, not until next week, according to her lawyer, Steve Silverman. Yesterday morning, FBI and IRS agents searched the mayor’s homes, and office. Shortly after, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan called on Pugh to resign. She has been on sick leave since April 1st. Pugh is under investigation for possible conflicts regarding sales of her children’s books. She reportedly had lucrative book deals with companies that did business with the city of Baltimore.
BALTIMORE MAYOR TO SICK TO RESIGN?
The attorney for the mayor of Baltimore says she is not lucid and could not make a decision to resign at this time. Catherine Pugh has been on paid sick leave since April 1st. She is being investigated for possible improper deals with companies with business ties with the city of Baltimore.