Martinez, O'Neal, and White Face Federal Indictments in Mon Ethos Fraud Case

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 in connection with a fraud case involving Mon Ethos founder David Whitaker, who has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and bribery, multiple sources confirmed to The Consortium. Martinez, O'Neal, and White are slated to be indicted on Thursday and are expected to appear in court on Friday, according to individuals who spoke on condition of anonymity. The indictments have been widely discussed in the community following federal investigations reported by The Consortium, which led to the resignations of Mr. Martinez and Ms. O'Neal, while Mr. White retained his position. The Consortium first broke the story on June 15, 2024, reporting on the federal investigation involving Martinez. The former commissioner confirmed to The Consortium that he had received a target letter from fe...