These investigations by OLMS District Offices involve issues such as embezzlements of union funds, union officer elections, the filing of required reports by unions and others with OLMS, and the imposition of trusteeships over subordinate unions by a parent body. These investigations may result in legal enforcement actions.
Date
Description
March 6th, 2006
On March 6, 2006, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Cindy Wright, former President of AFGE Local 1298, was sentenced to twenty-four months in prison and was ordered to pay approximately $32,000 in restitution. On October 5, 2005, Wright pled guilty to a one-count indictment charging her with making false statements of material fact. The conviction follows an investigation by the OLMS Dallas District Office and the Department of Justice Office of Inspector General.
October 5th, 2005
On October 5, 2005, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Cynthia Wright, former President of AFGE Local 1298, pled guilty to making a false statement of material fact. The guilty plea follows a joint investigation by the OLMS Dallas District Office and the Department of Justice's Office of Inspector General.
