Sheryl Williams Stapleton Trial Begins | Albuquerque News

Jury selection has begun in the high-stakes corruption trial of former New Mexico Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton, who stepped down five years ago amid public accusations of misconduct. Now 68, Stapleton—once a longtime state representative and former APS director—is facing 37 federal charges including bribery, mail fraud, and money laundering, allegedly tied to funneling over $1 million into her personal accounts through a vendor company linked to co-defendant Joseph Johnson. Both defendants remain not guilty as prosecutors and defense attorneys rigorously vet potential jurors for this two-week trial under Judge James O. Browning. 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/fb567e86f5651c80