Story dated June 19, 2007 - Donna Independent School Board president George Hernandez was arrested and indicted in connection with a contract scandal in another school district. He's one of two contractors indicted by the U.S. Justice Department.
Also named in the 22 count Federal indictment were:
- three Pharr-San Juan- Alamo Independent School District (PSJA-ISD) trustees
- the husband of a PSJA-ISD trustee,
- the superintendent of the PSJA school district; and
- two contractors for soliciting and receiving bribes in exchange for taking official action benefiting the contractors for PSJA-ISD contracts
In all, seven defendants will face trial in August. The indictment charges all defendants with conspiracy to commit extortion.
Federal prosecutors claim the school superintendent and three board members took bribes from contractors, who wanted school construction projects. They're accused of getting cash, gifts, and personal favors in exchange for their votes and influence
Naturally, the school board decided to take no action against Hernandez, despite his arrest and indictment.
See School Board Member Arrested June 4, 2007
See FBI Arrested Donna School Board President June 5, 2007
See Multiple School Leaders Arrested June 5, 2007
See FBI: School Leader Got $600,000 in Bribes June 5, 2007
See School Board Member Arrested June 4, 2007
See FBI Arrested Donna School Board President June 5, 2007
See Multiple School Leaders Arrested June 5, 2007
See FBI: School Leader Got $600,000 in Bribes June 5, 2007
