Mission CISD bribery trial begins
· KRGV (NBC 5)
The bribery trial involving Veronica Inez O’Caña, accused of conspiring to bribe a trustee of the Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD), commenced in McAllen. O’Caña faces charges of money laundering, bribery, and witness tampering. Prosecutors allege she aimed to influence the board to award a contract to Performance Services Inc. Her brother, Jorge O’Caña, is also implicated. Testimonies began with Cynthia Barrera, who reviewed board minutes from February 2018, and Jaime Lopez, who confirmed the district receives nearly $24 million in federal funds. The trial will continue on Tuesday.
AI summary · Source: KRGV (NBC 5) →
