Legal Scandal Unfolds: Saugerties Court Clerk Faces Grand Jury Indictment
SAUGERTIES, N.Y. — A court clerk in the town of Saugerties has been indicted on multiple charges, including grand larceny, falsifying business records, and official misconduct, confirming ongoing concerns about local government corruption. The indictment was the result of a detailed investigation, spearheaded by the Saugerties Police Department in collaboration with various law enforcement agencies. The allegations against the clerk, Elizabeth MacMaster, came to light after an audit revealed discrepancies in the court’s financial records, leading to further scrutiny by local authorities. MacMaster, who has served as the Saugerties court clerk for several years, is … Read more