State Treasurer Martha Shoffner Arrested for Extortion by FBI
Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been arrested for extortion by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being held in Pulaski County Jail. The arrest comes four months after Arkansas Business reported that Shoffner had been under criminal investigation by the FBI.
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Update: Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner Remains in Pulaski County Jail
Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner remained in jail Sunday awaiting a federal court appearance to face extortion charges, though authorities wouldn't release details behind the allegations.
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