Councilman Files for Personal Bankruptcy
Posted on Mar 22, 2012 7:20pm PDT
An Erie County, Pennsylvania councilman has reportedly filed for personal bankruptcy protection. According to reports, he just filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 13 personal bankruptcy. In the filing, his estimated debts are reportedly at between $1 million and $10 million. His assets are reportedly estimated between $500,000 and $1 million. Chapter 13 will allow for him to come up with a plan to repay creditors over time.
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