Baltimore Senator Dalya Attar Arrested for Federal Extortion and Conspiracy Charges
Baltimore City State Senator Dalya Attar has recently been arrested on multiple federal charges including extortion and conspiracy. Attar, a member of the Democratic Party, represents District 41 and has made significant history by being the first Orthodox Jewish woman to serve in the Maryland Senate.
Details of the Arrest
On October 23, Attar was indicted on eight charges. The allegations have raised significant concern regarding her conduct and ethics as a public official. Alongside Attar, two co-defendants, Joseph Attar and Kalman Finkelstein, were also taken into federal custody.
Official Reactions
The office of Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson released a statement following the news of Attar’s arrest. “This is the first we have been made aware of state Senator Dalya Attar’s arrest and we don’t have any additional information to provide at this time,” Ferguson stated. He emphasized that the integrity of the Senate is of utmost importance.
Ferguson further reiterated, “The Senate of Maryland holds its members to the highest ethical standards as we serve our constituents.”
Background Information
- Name: Dalya Attar
- Position: State Senator, Baltimore City
- District: 41
- Arrest Date: October 23
- Charges: Eight counts of federal extortion and conspiracy
This situation is being closely monitored, and further updates are expected as the legal proceedings unfold. Emegypt will provide ongoing coverage of the events as more information becomes available.
