Corruption Rocks Mescalero Apache Nation
A recent investigation has led to charges against several high-ranking officials in the Mescalero Apache Nation, as well as members of the DEA and BIA. The charges stem from a significant investigation into corruption within the Nation.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, the charges were recently filed pursuant to two federal initiatives. The announcement will be made at a press conference on Monday, December 14, 2015, at 11:30 A.M. at the Las Cruces office of the DEA.
The press conference will feature U.S. Attorney Damon P. Martinez, President Danny Breuninger of the Mescalero Apache Nation, Special Agent in Charge Will R. Glaspy of the DEA’s El Paso Division, and Assistant Special Agent in Charge John R. Burge of District IV of the BIA’s Office of Justice Services.
The charges will be discussed in relation to a significant investigation in the Mescalero Apache Nation and Southern New Mexico. The public is invited to attend the press conference, and media can begin to arrive at 11:15 A.M.
For logistics and inquiries, contact Laila Rico at 915-832-6074 or 915-892-4733 or Laila.X.Rico@usdoj.gov.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant/Respondent: U.S. Attorney Damon P. Martinez, President Danny Breuninger of the Mescalero Apache Nation, Special Agent in Charge Will R. Glaspy of the DEA’s El Paso Division, and Assistant Special Agent in Charge John R. Burge of District IV of the BIA’s Office of Justice Services
Exact Criminal Charges: Corruption charges
City and State: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Exact Date: December 14, 2015
Sentence or Outcome: Currently pending charges and investigation
Dollar Amounts: None mentioned in the source
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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