The Swans are serving sentences in separate federal prisons.

Convicted of extortion and fraud, she’s trying to prevent the government from taking her home and other property.

Swan has been convicted on federal charges of extortion, tax fraud and workers’ compensation.

The former Chelsea selectwoman is likely to serve her time in Texas after her sentence came late Friday in US District Court in Bangor.

With her sentencing in federal court on Friday, the Kennebec Journal looks back at the events that led to her arrest and conviction.

The dispute is blamed on actions by former selectwoman Carole Swan.

The former Chelsea selectwoman is to be sentenced Friday in federal court.

The former Chelsea selectwoman will be sentenced on extortion and fraud charges on Friday.