Bryan Responds to Federal Indictments Tied to Cabinet Members in Fraud Case

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued a statement on Thursday following exclusive Consortium reporting on federal indictments involving two former cabinet members and one current official. On Wednesday, The Consortium reported, based on information from trusted sources, that former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez, former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O'Neal, and current Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White are facing federal indictments tied to a fraud case involving Mon Ethos founder David Whitaker. Whitaker has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and bribery. The Consortium revealed that Martinez, O'Neal, and White are slated to be indicted on Thursday and are expected to appear in court on Friday, according to individuals speaking on condition of anonymity. These indictments have been widely discussed in the community following federal investigations previously reported by The Consortium, which led to the resignations of Martinez and O'Nea...