PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Former Prince George’s County Councilmember Jamel “Mel” Franklin was sentenced Wednesday afternoon after he pled guilty to theft and perjury in August.
A judge ordered Franklin to serve one year in prison and three years of probation. He also has to pay $130,000 in restitution.
7News was at the sentencing hearing when Franklin spoke briefly to express his regret and apologize for his actions…