Sudbury's By-Election Scandal Results in Charges Against Gerry Lougheed Jr.

By Stew Kernan

Charges have been laid against Gerry Lougheed Junior for his alleged connection to the Sudbury by-election scandal.

The O-P-P say Lougheed is facing one count of counselling an offence not committed and one count of unlawfully influencing or negotiating appointments.

O-P-P Detective Superintendent Dave Truax says it was a complex investigation that began back in January.

He says if convicted of both charges, Lougheed faces five years in prison.

His first court appearance is November 18th.