A federal grand jury has indicted John Katopodis on charges that he used a charity under his control to benefit himself and others.\’a0\
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The Justice Department will release details at a press conference today at 1 pm.\’a0\
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The charges focus on Computer Help for Kids, a charity meant to give computers to needy children and other community organizations.\’a0\
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Katopodis founded the charity with Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford and former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy.\’a0\
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In a lawsuit against HealthSouth earlier this year, Katopodis testified that he used the charity’s accounts for personal expenses.\’a0\
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Katopodis is a former Jefferson County commissioner, a former Birmingham city councilor and a close friend of Mayor Langford.\’a0\
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For more information about Computer Help for Kids, Katopodis’ and ties to Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford, follow the links below.\’a0\
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FBI probes Langford-liked charity\
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Computer Help for Kicks?\’a0\
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Langford consultant has tricky ties\
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Larry Langford’s Greatest Hits\
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