Former HISD Executive and Contractor Found Guilty of $7 Million Corruption Scheme
KHOU 11April 19, 20251 min2,712 views
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- 🎯 A federal investigation, initiated in 2018, uncovered a multi-million dollar fraud scheme involving former HISD officials and contractors.
- ⚖️ On Friday, a jury found former HISD Chief Operating Officer Brian Busby and contractor Anthony Hutcherson guilty on 33 federal charges.
Details of the Fraud
- 💰 The scheme, which spanned nine years, allegedly funneled $7 million from the district into the pockets of Busby and Hutcherson.
- 🤝 Busby allegedly facilitated inflated contracts for Hutcherson's company in exchange for cash, luxury home renovations, and kickbacks.
- 💸 Federal agents seized over $186,000 in cash from the men's homes in 2020 as part of the investigation.
Legal Consequences
- ⚠️ Charges included conspiracy, bribery, and witness tampering.
- 🏫 Busby is also implicated in using funds to pay off a former school board president, who has also been convicted.
- ⛓️ Both Busby and Hutcherson are awaiting sentencing on July 28th and could face up to 35 years in federal prison.
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