Federal Jury Convicts Mission Resident in Multi-Count Corruption Trial
· Texas Border Business
A 50-year-old resident of Mission, Veronica Inez O’Cana, has been found guilty of conspiracy to commit money laundering, violating the Travel Act, and witness tampering. After a three-day trial and three hours of jury deliberation, O’Cana was convicted for her role in laundering approximately $30,000 intended to benefit a member of the Mission Consolidated Independent School District Board. The scheme aimed to influence the awarding of a $20-25 million energy savings contract. O’Cana faces up to 20 years in prison for the money laundering and witness tampering charges, with sentencing set for October 7. She remains on bond pending the hearing.
AI summary · Source: Texas Border Business →
