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Bush appointee convicted in scandal in Texas housing agency
Florita Bell Griffin 39, a 1995 appointee to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, was found guilty Thursday with Joe Lee Walker 50 and Terrence Roberts 36 of bribery theft mail fraud and conspiracy. Griffin and Walker face up to 55 years, Roberts up to 30. Sentencing set for Feb. 9. Griffin remains in office but cannot vote. term ends Jan. 31. Governor Bush urged resignation citing ethics.
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Houston
Bush
Florita Bell Griffin
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Griffin
Joe Lee Walker
Terrence Roberts
Walker
Gary Cobe
U.S
Nancy Atlas
Roberts
Bryan-area
Bryan
Texas A&m University
Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning
Housing Commission
Linda Edwards