Willacy County District Attorney responsible for indictments for prominent politicians
November 18, 2008 | News
District attorney Juan Guerra has allegedly indicted several prominent political members including the vice president of the United States Dick Cheney and senator Eddie Lucio Jr. to name a few.
In the March 2008 democratic primary, 70 percent of the Willacy County voters elected to remove him as the district attorney.
According to a press release from senator Lucio’s office he had a low conviction rate and a high dismissal rate. Lucios office stated he filed 43 proceedings against elected officials and believes he is misusing his position to seek revenge on his political enemies.
Those being indicted are VP Dick Cheney, former attorney general Alberto Gonzalez, judge Midgdalia Lopez, judge Janet Leal, former u s attorney Marvin Mosbacker, Willacy county district clerk Gilbert Lozano among others. Cheney and Alberto Gonzalez are being indicted on separate charges related to alleged prisoner abuse in federal detention centers.
According to Willacy county public officials the indictments are not public records and can only be released when those being indicted are in custody or have been released on bond, although no arrest warrants have been filed.
The indictments are not public record but you can count on Fox 2 news to keep you up to date as this information does come available.
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