JURY SELECTION GETS UNDERWAY MONDAY IN THE FRAUD, BRIBERY AND PERJURY TRIAL OF FORMER STATE SENATOR PHIL GRIEGOS. THAT’S UNLESS THERE’S A LAST MINUTE PLEA DEAL MADE FOR THE 69 YEAR OLD GRIEGOS. BOTH SIDES HAVE BEEN WORKING TOWARD A PLEA DEAL, BUT TALKS FELL APART EARLIER THIS YEAR.
GRIEGOS IS ACCUSED OF EARNING 50 THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR HIS PART IN THE STATE SALE OF PROPERTY NEAR THE STATE CAPITOL IN DOWNTOWN SANTA FE. HE’S BEEN CHARGED WITH SIX FELONIES AND TWO MISDEMEANORS: VIOLATING PUBLIC SERVICE ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND FAILING TO MAKE REQUIRED FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.
