Delaware prosecutors will now have to decide whether to have a new trial in the reversed official misconduct charge.
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The court heard arguments Wednesday in the case of Kathy McGuiness, who was convicted last year on misdemeanor charges of conflict of interest, official misconduct and noncompliance with state procurement rules. A jury acquitted her on felony charges of theft and witness intimidation.
According to her lawyer, Steve Wood, former Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness is appealing her 2022 conviction on the basis of being denied her right to a fair trial.
Democrat Lydia York was elected to become the Delaware State Auditor. She beat Republican Janice Lorrah with 54% of the vote. York is from Wil…
She will remain focused on completing her term regardless of when she will be sentenced.
McGuiness' attorney says she has no plans on resigning her position, and calls some of the claims "pure fiction."
Whistleblowers allege abuse of tax dollars to benefit campaign associates, a pattern of deceit to evade spending oversight, nepotism, theft, and intimidation of employees.