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Monroe Trombly
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Public Safety Reporter, Houston Landing
Houston, Mansfield
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By Monroe Trombly Verified| Houston Landing Verified A federal jury on Friday found Brian Busby, former chief operating officer of the Houston Independent School District, and contractor Anthony Hutchison guilty of defrauding the district through a sweeping bribery and overbilling scheme involving Busby and other HISD employees. The 12-member jury convicted both men on all charges brought against them.
By Monroe Trombly Verified| Houston Landing Verified The 14 jurors straightened in their seats as they heard the name of the next witness. It was Day 14 of the bribery and fraud trial against former Houston Independent School District Chief Operating Officer Brian Busby and ex-district vendor Anthony Hutchison. And defense attorney Dick DeGuerin was calling his first witness: Busby himself. Putting a defendant on the stand is always a gamble. It opens the door to cross-examination and carries considerable risk in a high-profile case.
By Monroe Trombly Verified| Houston Landing Verified A federal jury on Friday found Brian Busby, former chief operating officer of the Houston Independent School District, and contractor Anthony Hutchison guilty of defrauding the district through a sweeping bribery and overbilling scheme involving Busby and other HISD employees. The 12-member jury convicted both men on all charges brought against them.
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Houston Landing
Houston Landing, officially known as Houston Local Information Initiative, Inc., is a nonprofit digital news organization established in 2022. It aims to provide public service journalism for the Houston region, focusing on independent reporting to strengthen democracy. The organization is funded by philanthropic entities such as the Houston Endowment and the Kinder Foundation. Houston Landing delivers digital-first journalism through its online platform, emphasizing investigative reporting and community-focused stories. Its content is designed to inform and engage Houston-area residents, particularly underserved communities. The organization was led by CEO Peter Bhatia, with a commitment to accessibility and relevance in its reporting.
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