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July 8, 2007
Commisioner Pleads Guilty to Bribery / Corruption Charges
By David Bloys
Former El Paso County Commissioner Betti Flores pleaded guilty to six counts of conspiracy to commit mail or wire fraud by trading her votes for money, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton Friday. Flores could face 20 years in Federal prison and a $250,000 fine for each count.
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Former El Paso County Commissioner Betti Flores pleaded guilty to six counts of conspiracy to commit mail or wire fraud by trading her votes for money, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton Friday. Flores could face 20 years in Federal prison and a $250,000 fine for each count.