Former SCLC leader Rev. Trammell pleads not guilty to 51 felony counts

Raleigh Trammell was indicted on 51 charges, one count of grand theft and 25 counts each of forgery and tampering with government records. Last year, he denied misusing public funds. Trammell, 73, surrendered one day after a nationwide arrest warrant was issued.

Montgomery County Jail Raleigh Trammell was indicted on 51 charges, one count of grand theft and 25 counts each of forgery and tampering with government records. Last year, he denied misusing public funds. Trammell, 73, surrendered one day after a nationwide arrest warrant was issued.

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The Rev. Raleigh Trammell pleaded not guilty to 51 felony counts today, Jan. 20, 2011 in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. In this photo the former Southern Christian Leadership Conference chairman Trammell speaks as Rev. Charles Steele, right, looks on during a news conference where it was announced that Steele is replacing the Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth as president of the SCLC, Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, in Atlanta.

JOHNN BAZEMORE/STF The Rev. Raleigh Trammell pleaded not guilty to 51 felony counts today, Jan. 20, 2011 in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. In this photo the former Southern Christian Leadership Conference chairman Trammell speaks as Rev. Charles Steele, right, looks on during a news conference where it was announced that Steele is replacing the Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth as president of the SCLC, Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, in Atlanta.

By Lynn Hulsey, Dayton Daily News Updated 11:49 PM Thursday, January 20, 2011

DAYTON — The Rev. Raleigh Trammell pleaded not guilty to 51 felony counts today in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court.

He declined comment after his arraignment on one charge of grand theft, and 25 counts each of forgery and tampering with government documents. Trammell, former chairman of Dayton Southern Christian Leadership Conference and executive director of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, is accused of stealing nearly $50,000 worth of money intended to feed needy elderly people.

Montgomery County had contracted with the SCLC and IMA for the home-delivered meals program. It was funded with Montgomery County Human Services Levy money.

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