Former ‘Family Matters’ star may be involved in DC kickback scheme

' Family Matters' Laura Winslow may be tied the scandal that put former D.C. council member Harry Thomas in jail for stealing over $350,000 from the city.

Melissa Noel

Jun 14, 2012

Family Matters‘ Laura Winslow may be tied the scandal that put former Washington, D.C. council member Harry Thomas in jail for stealing over $350,000 from the city. Court documents are now raising the question of whether Laura Winslow, whose real name is Kellie Williams is ‘individual #1 who Thomas claims gave him a kickback on a city grant. Washington City Paper reports.

Are federal prosecutors alleging that TV’s Laura Winslow—you know, Urkel’s love interest—gave disgraced former Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr. a $25,000 kickback on a grant from the city?

An examination of court records, tax filings, and emails obtained through several Freedom of Information Act requests raises the question of whether Kellie Williams, the actress who played Laura Winslow, is the unnamed “INDIVIDUAL #1” who prosecutors say in court records used a youth arts program to help Thomas steal city money.

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