Former Utah Rep. Trevor Lee gets court date on fraud charges
October 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Former Utah state representative Trevor Lee received his first court date and will be booked into jail on fraud charges, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. Lee, a Republican who represented Kaysville, faces allegations of fraudulent conduct.
The charges involve Lee's alleged misrepresentation in financial dealings. Lee served in the Utah House of Representatives before resigning earlier this year amid scrutiny of his business practices.
Lee is scheduled to appear in court and will be processed through booking procedures. The Tribune reports this marks the beginning of formal criminal proceedings in the case.
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