LANSING, Mich. (Great Lakes News) – The wife of former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield came to her husband’s defense on Thursday as the investigation into sexual assault allegations against him continues.

The 33-year-old Chatfield is under investigation following a criminal complaint alleging he began sexually assaulting his sister-in-law, Rebekah Chatfield, at a family-operated Northern Michigan church and school when she was 15. She claims the abuse continued until last year.
Stephanie Chatfield, said she “unconditionally supports” her husband as he “asks for forgiveness.”
Rebekah Chatfield’s attorney Jamie White said his client has compassion for Stephanie Chatfield and her family, but described the lengthy statement as an effort to blame the victim.