Richardson buys Cape Cod home
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Former Gov. Bill Richardson and his wife have purchased a home in the Cape Cod area in Massachusetts for $1.67 million. Continue Reading
Grand jury investigating Richardson meets Tuesday
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A federal grand jury is scheduled to meet next week as part of its ongoing investigation into an accusation that former Gov. Bill Richardson had supporters pay off a woman to keep quiet about their alleged extramarital affair. Continue Reading
Talking about Richardson, the presidential race and more
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AUDIO: Heath Haussamen was on the radio program New Mexico News and Views this afternoon to talk about the federal investigation of former Gov. Bill Richardson, the presidential race, the weather and more. Click on the headline to listen. Continue Reading
NY Times: Woman ‘felt pressured’ into relationship with Richardson
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The New York Times has some new details on the federal investigation into allegations that former Gov. Bill Richardson had supporters pay off a woman during his 2008 presidential campaign to keep quiet about their alleged extramarital affair. Continue Reading
Feds probe claim of a payoff to hide Richardson affair
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A federal grand jury is investigating an accusation that former Gov. Bill Richardson had supporters pay off a woman during his 2008 presidential campaign to keep quiet about their alleged extramarital affair, the Wall Street Journal is reporting. Continue Reading
Feds looking at Richardson again
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A federal grand jury is investigating potential “financial irregularities” related to former Gov. Bill Richardson’s unsuccessful 2008 presidential campaign, the Albuquerque Journal is reporting. Continue Reading
Former ERB chairman files new pay-to-play lawsuit
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The former chairman of New Mexico’s Educational Retirement Board filed a lawsuit on Tuesday seeking damages because of an alleged pay-to-play scheme he says ruined his reputation. Continue Reading
Judge reinstates charges against Murphy
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UPDATED: The judge overseeing the bribery case against District Judge Mike Murphy has reinstated the felony indictment he dismissed last month and set a new trial date of Feb. 6. Continue Reading
Report is incorrect: Court hasn’t ruled on Daniels recusal
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NMPolitics.net incorrectly reported earlier today that the N.M. Supreme Court had rejected a motion to recuse Chief Justice Charles W. Daniels from any matters related to the bribery case against Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy. Continue Reading
DA wants Daniels to stay away from Murphy case
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Prosecutor Matt Chandler has filed a motion seeking the recusal of N.M. Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles W. Daniels from any matters related to the bribery case against Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy. Continue Reading
No proof of widespread judicial bribery, at least yet
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District Judge Mike Murphy’s bribery indictment has received national attention because it raises the possibility of a widespread criminal scheme involving former Gov. Bill Richardson and the judges he appointed. But the public has yet to see proof that such a scheme existed. Continue Reading
Murphy trial staying in Las Cruces
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A judge has denied the prosecutor’s request to move the bribery trial of District Judge Mike Murphy out of Doña Ana County. That means Murphy’s trial remains scheduled to be held in Las Cruces and start Oct. 31. Continue Reading
Judge denies requests to drop charges against Murphy
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The judge presiding over the bribery case against District Judge Mike Murphy has denied several motions seeking the dismissal of the charges. Continue Reading
Prosecutor wants change of venue in Murphy case
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District Judge Mike Murphy could face trial on bribery charges somewhere other than Doña Ana County if the case’s prosecutor gets his way. Continue Reading
Murphy’s lawyer says new charge is politically motivated
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The attorney representing Third Judicial Judge Mike Murphy says the judge’s Thursday arrest on a new felony charge is politically motivated. Continue Reading