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Former NM Leader Pleads to Fraud | Irvine News
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- Sep 5, 2026
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Summary
Sheryl Williams Stapleton, a former New Mexico state House leader and Albuquerque Public Schools official, just pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering — admitting she funneled millions meant for vocational training through a shell company tied to her friend, Joseph Johnson. Facing up to 10.5 years in prison and $1.8 million restitution, the plea deal signals a major crackdown on public corruption, as prosecutors aim to send a clear message: abusing taxpayer funds won’t be tolerated. Both she and Johnson are now awaiting sentencing after separate federal convictions, with appeals looming. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e7605bd1028c284b Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews