Ex-Dallas councilman convicted of embezzlement

The Associated Press is reporting that a federal jury has convicted former Dallas City Councilman James Fantroy of embezzlement.

According to a release from U.S. Attorney Richard Roper, the jury deliberated for 20 minutes before reaching a verdict.

The charges stemmed from his handling of government grant money missing from Paul Quinn College community development fund, prosecutors said. Fantroy had been the treasurer of that fund.

He had denied any wrongdoing, but he now faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

-- Lance Murray

Comments

[Chuck Gallagher]

Every choice has a consequence. As a white collar crime speaker, I know first hand the effect of choices and consequences. You do reap what you sow.

[Ruth Crane]

I agree with Chuck Gallagher's comments - but what about the public's interests? When will those charged with oversight be held responsible for lack of it? The losses born by the citizens for exposed embezzlement are enormous (not to mention the embezzlement that goes undiscovered).