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Former Obama Aide Accused of Kratom Theft | Wilmington News
A former Obama admin press chief, Adam Fetcher, faces felony charges for allegedly stealing debit cards and cash from coworkers to buy kratom—a controversial herbal substance—while earning nearly $200K as Minneapolis’ Chief Communications Officer. Fired in July amid growing scrutiny, his actions come amid broader fraud concerns in the city, especially within the Somali community. Despite a clean record beyond traffic tickets and a history of corporate roles at Patagonia and Lyft, Fetcher’s alleged thefts follow his exit from rehab for substance abuse. With kratom’s legal status under federal…
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