The Line: Former State Senator Phil Griego Pleads Not Guilty to Corruption

April 8, 2016 – Former Senator Phil Griego this week pleaded not guilty to ten criminal counts of corruption, including fraud and bribery – and Judge David Thompson became the ninth judge set to preside over the case as previous judges either recused themselves or were excused by Griego’s lawyer. What does this say about corruption and transparency issues in New Mexico? The Line panelists look at new calls for ethics reform, and for proper funding of the state’s judicial system.

Line Panelists:
Janice Arnold-Jones, former state lawmaker
Russell Contreras, Associated Press reporter
Tom Garrity, the Garrity Group PR
Marsha Garcia, Strategies 360