Top state Democrat found guilty by jury on federal charges in corruption trial
- A prominent former Democratic lawmaker in New Mexico has been found guilty on dozens of federal counts after carrying out an extended kickback scheme that siphoned public education funds into a business owned by her friend.
- The guilty verdict was returned by a jury on Friday, concluding a trial that featured testimony from investigators, tax specialists, and former associates of Sheryl Williams Stapleton.
- Williams Stapleton chose not to take the stand and now faces up to 20 years in federal prison when she is sentenced.
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- A prominent former Democratic lawmaker in New Mexico has been found guilty on dozens of federal counts after carrying out an extended kickback scheme that siphoned public education funds into a business owned by her friend.
- The guilty verdict was returned by a jury on Friday, concluding a trial that featured testimony from investigators, tax specialists, and former associates of Sheryl Williams Stapleton.
- Williams Stapleton chose not to take the stand and now faces up to 20 years in federal prison when she is sentenced.
Sources: The Independent