Embattled Poway Councilmember Tony Blain was charged with four felonies and a misdemeanor Friday, less than two weeks away from his recall election.

The District Attorney's Office charged Blaine with perjury, asking for a bribe, soliciting a bribe and destruction of public papers, as well as a misdemeanor for stealing a campaign sign.

The charging document says Blain committed perjury on or about Sept. 24, 2024, by allegedly swearing in a complaint to the Fair Political Practices Commission that he was a current Poway councilmember before being elected.

Blain is also accused of one count of asking for a bribe and another of soliciting a bribe. In those charges, the D.A.'s filing says between Dec. 22, 2024 and Jan. 9, 2025, he allegedly agreed to vote for appointing Councilmember Peter D

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