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The Latest: Ex-New Mexico Official Told to Go to Jail Friday
Source: Associated Press
The Latest: Ex-New Mexico Official Told to Go to Jail Friday
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SANTA FE, N.M. — Dec 14, 2015, 2:05 PM ET
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A judge says former New Mexico Secretary of State Dianna Duran would have to report to jail Friday if she decides not to withdraw her guilty pleas in a campaign finance scandal.
A state district judge sentenced Duran on Monday to a 7.5-year sentence then suspended all but 30 days of it. She also was ordered to pay restitution and fines and serve five years of probation.
The sentence also calls for 2,000 hours of community service, numerous letters of apology and regular public appearances over the next three years during which Duran is supposed to share her experience and lessons learned with school children and civic groups.
Under the plea agreement reached with prosecutors, Duran's attorney has until Wednesday to inform the court of her client's decision.
Duran pleaded guilty in October to a felony charge of embezzlement and four misdemeanors while resigning from office.
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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SANTA FE, N.M. — Dec 14, 2015, 2:05 PM ET
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A judge says former New Mexico Secretary of State Dianna Duran would have to report to jail Friday if she decides not to withdraw her guilty pleas in a campaign finance scandal.
A state district judge sentenced Duran on Monday to a 7.5-year sentence then suspended all but 30 days of it. She also was ordered to pay restitution and fines and serve five years of probation.
The sentence also calls for 2,000 hours of community service, numerous letters of apology and regular public appearances over the next three years during which Duran is supposed to share her experience and lessons learned with school children and civic groups.
Under the plea agreement reached with prosecutors, Duran's attorney has until Wednesday to inform the court of her client's decision.
Duran pleaded guilty in October to a felony charge of embezzlement and four misdemeanors while resigning from office.
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Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/latest-mexico-official-arrives-sentencing-35756969
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I thought that she wouldn't get any jail time after Rep. Pearce, et al, sent their pleadings of mercy to the judge.
Such a good public servant who has suffered enough. 
