New Mexico lawmakers OK funds for impeachment investigation
Source: Associated Press
New Mexico lawmakers OK funds for impeachment investigation
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN
Associated Press
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- One of New Mexico's highest-ranking officials pleaded not guilty to dozens of charges during a brief court appearance Tuesday as lawmakers cleared the way for an impeachment investigation into allegations that she embezzled money from campaign contributions.
Two-term Republican Secretary of State Dianna Duran sat silently next to her attorney, who entered the pleas on her behalf.
It marked her first public appearance since she was accused more than two weeks ago of fraud, embezzlement, tampering with state records and other offenses.
Prosecutors say Duran funneled campaign donations into personal bank accounts and withdrew large sums of cash while frequenting casinos around the state.
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pinball machine I used to play said "You pay to play and sometimes you lose".
I hope she enjoys all she has coming to her. 