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Former Texas Congressman Steve Stockman Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison
Posted on · Stockman was convicted of masterminding a scheme to divert more than $1 million in charitable contributions to pay for campaign and personal expenses.
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Case Of Former Congressman Steve Stockman Heads To Jury
Posted on · In its closing arguments, the government cast Stockman’s charitable fundraising efforts a series of lies aimed at enriching himself and paying for his political campaigns. Defense attorneys argued the conservative donors who gave to Stockman knew full well how he planned to use the money.
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Closing Arguments In Stockman Trial To Begin This Morning
Posted on · Jurors are likely to begin deliberating the case of former Congressman Steve Stockman sometime this afternoon
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Defense Rests In Stockman Trial
Posted on · Former Congressman Steve Stockman did not testify. Government and defense attorneys will deliver their closing arguments on Monday.
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Prosecution Rests In Stockman Trial – Defense Expects To Finish Thursday
Posted on · Former Congressman Steve Stockman faces 24 criminal counts, including multiple counts of mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. It’s still unclear whether Stockman himself will testify.
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Jason Posey Testifies How Former Rep. Steve Stockman Directed Fraud, Money Laundering
Posted on · Posey explained how Stockman, then Posey’s boss, had him use tens of thousands of dollars in charitable contributions to pay for campaign expenses
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After Four Weeks, State Sen. Carlos Uresti’s Criminal Fraud Case Heads To The Jury
Posted on · Testimony and closing arguments have wrapped up in the criminal trial of state Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio. Now a jury will decide whether he's guilty of 11 felony counts
Politics
Voter ID, Credit Card Fraud Laws Take Effect This Month
Posted on · The two are among 26 new state laws passed last year that went into force January 1
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Nearly A Year After FBI Raid, Texas Sen. Carlos Uresti Heads To Trial To Face 11 Felony Charges
Posted on · State Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio, a two-decade veteran of the Texas Legislature, is heading to trial in a criminal fraud case