Commentary
Nonprofit Fraud Hurts More Than The Bottom Line
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When people steal from a nonprofit, quality-of-life services are diminished or cut altogether, and people suffer loss of trust, jobs, and stress.
Gov & Politics
State Sen. Carlos Uresti Found Guilty on All Counts in Federal Fraud Trial
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A federal jury on Thursday found State Sen. Carlos Uresti guilty on 11 felony fraud and money laundering charges related to his work with FourWinds Logistics.
Gov & Politics
Closing Arguments End in State Sen. Uresti’s Fraud Trial; Case Goes to Jury
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Closing arguments in State Sen. Carlos Uresti's federal fraud trial came before a packed courtroom in San Antonio's federal courthouse.
Gov & Politics
As Uresti’s Fraud Trial Drags on, One Defrauded Investor’s Testimony Could Be Key
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State Sen. Carlos Uresti's criminal fraud trial has entered its third week. The case could hinge on the testimony of one of Uresti's former legal clients.
Gov & Politics
Bexar County Softens Punishments for Marijuana Misdemeanors
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The cite and release program allows Bexar County Sheriff's deputies to treat five Class B misdemeanors as citable offenses.
Gov & Politics
Nearly 9 Weeks Later, Still No Arrests in Centro Embezzlement Case
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No arrests have been made or charges filed against the former accountant for Centro San Antonio, who is accused of embezzling an estimated $260,000
Gov & Politics
Jury Selection Begins in State Sen. Carlos Uresti’s Fraud Trial
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Jury selection begins Thursday in the federal fraud and money laundering trial of state Sen. Carlos Uresti.
Gov & Politics
6 Weeks Later, No Arrests, Charges Filed in Centro Embezzlement Case
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Nearly six weeks after an elaborate embezzlement scheme by a Centro San Antonio employee was exposed, no charges have been filed or arrests made in the case, according to law enforcement officials.
Public Safety
SAPD Reports 6% Decrease in Violent Crime, Fewer Homicides
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The San Antonio Police Department stated Thursday that the city's violent crime rate decreased by 6 percent over the last year, a figure that included a 16 percent drop in homicides.
Data & Society
Gaps in Local Hate Crime Data Lead to National Blindspot
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Hate crimes increased nationwide in 2016, FBI statistics show, yet there are barriers to accurately reporting them, regional and national experts say.