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Vigil Faces Racketeering Charges Fed indictment says office was operated as a criminal enterprise for a decade
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The New Mexico Treasurer's Office was run as a criminal enterprise
for a decade under former treasurers Michael Montoya and Robert
Vigil, according to a new federal indictment.
The indictment heaps racketeering atop existing conspiracy and
money laundering charges in previous indictments against Vigil, who
resigned his elected office in October on the eve of an impeachment
vote.
His trial is set for April 17 in U.S. District Court in
Albuquerque.
Penalties under the Rac...
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Vigil To Argue for New Trial Ex-Employee To Testify Today
Albuquerque Journal
; The former No. 3 official in the Treasurer's Office racing to the defense of Robert Vigil will be called today as a witness in a hearing seeking a new trial for Vigil. Ann Marie Gallegos, who told the court in a Jan. 20 letter that she didn't testify at Vigil's trial because she felt intimidated by
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AG Office: Treasurer's Past Post Fair Game Lawyers Seek To Bring In Vigil's Actions as Auditor
Albuquerque Journal
; New documents in the federal corruption case against former state Treasurer Robert Vigil provide more fodder in an increasingly bitter dispute over evidence as his retrial approaches. In pleadings filed Wednesday, prosecutors allege Vigil's conduct as state auditor from 1991 to 1998 was so
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Vigil remains free after ruling
Albuquerque Journal
; ... continued as late as Aug. 24 of this year. While this morning's news was good for Vigil, he still faces problems in Santa Fe: A House ... for Vigil to resign and said the House should impeach him. At a news conference, the governor said he was "outraged" by the new charges ...
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Governor Calls for Treasurer's Resignation Vigil Is Accused In Extortion Case
Albuquerque Journal
; Gov. Bill Richardson on Sunday called for State Treasurer Robert Vigil, who is accused of extortion, to step aside. "The seriousness of the pending charges makes it virtually impossible for Mr. Vigil to fully perform his duties and maintain the confidence of the public and investment community,"
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APS Business Chief To Lose Job Vigil's Contract Will Expire in June
Albuquerque Journal
; Albuquerque Public Schools chief business officer Michael Vigil, convicted last month of DWI, will lose his job next year when his contract expires. Superintendent Elizabeth Everitt told Vigil last week that his $125,000 contract would not be renewed for the 2006-2007 school year and will be
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