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Ex-Kickapoo official found guilty of stealing
Thursday, October 28, 2004
A former director for the Kickapoo Tribe of Texas was found guilty of embezzling money and laundering checks on Wednesday.
Maricela Mendoza was accused of stealing almost $260,000 from the tribe's health care program. The jury deliberated for three hours after six days of testimony, The San Antonio Express-News reported.
Tribal members said they were pleased with the verdict. They said Mendoza was part of a corrupt group of former officials that included former chairman Raul Garza.
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(The San Antonio Express-News 10/28)
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