Former Milwaukee County Supervisor sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to election fraud

 

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Former Milwaukee County Supervisor Peggy West will spend two years on probation after pleading guilty to election fraud.

West was in court on Tuesday for sentencing.

As part of her probation, she will also have to pay a $2,500 fine and complete 50 hours of community.

Last month, West had pleaded guilty to election fraud charges, admitting she altered one of her nomination papers for last spring's election.