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Sister of North Hills State Rep. Dominic Costa Charged with Theft, Forgery

Angeline Costa-Gifford surrendered Monday.

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Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. announced Monday that Angeline Costa-Gifford, sister of North Hills state rep. Dominic Costa, has been charged with several counts of theft and forgery in connection with the transfer of properties involving the Costa family.

Costa-Gifford, 56, of Jefferson Hills, surrendered to authorities Monday morning and is awaiting arraignment. Her preliminary hearing had not been scheduled. 

Costa-Gifford illegally transferred shares of several family-owned properties by forging the signatures of her sister, Debra Costa, and brothers Dominic and Richard Costa, according to the criminal complaint.

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She faces 12 counts of theft and 12 counts of forgery.

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