Gerard Catala, head of Providence NAACP, found guilty of campaign finance violations

Providence NAACP President Gerard Catala has been found guilty of two counts of campaign finance violations, the latest in a series of struggles for the local figure. On Wednesday, District Court Judge Anthony Capraro handed down the verdict finding Catala guilty of failing to file campaign finance reports. Catala was sentenced to 20 hours of community service. If he keeps out of trouble for one year, the case may be expunged. More:New Providence NAACP president says AG investigation into past campaigns 'not a concern' In a statement, Attorney General Peter...