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Jury finds Sheryl Williams Stapleton guilty on federal charges
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Key Points:
- Former New Mexico House Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton was found guilty on all federal charges, including bribery, mail fraud, and money laundering.
- The case involves Robotics Management Learning Systems, a company owned by Jeff Johnson, which received approximately $3.25 million from Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) for a math program, with some funds coming from federal grants.
- Prosecutors allege that Stapleton and Johnson conspired to divert much of the money away from the intended educational program, with about $2.4 million reportedly unused or misappropriated.
- It is claimed that funds were funneled back to Stapleton through checks from Johnson’s business, with over $1.1 million directed to an Albuquerque restaurant she owned and a nonprofit she and Johnson operated.
- Legal experts describe the case as a significant fall from grace for Stapleton, who now faces potential federal prison time.
