Justice Finally About to be Served for One Union Thief?
Posted on August 28, 2007 at 12:01 pm by WTH
It looks like Gary Rodrigues, the former leader of the powerful United Public Workers Union in Hawaii, is finally running out of appeals and court tricks to avoid serving his jail term for his conviction 5 years ago for embezzlement and kickbacks.
Maybe one of these guys is finally going to prison for their misdeeds?
Rodrigues Loses Appeal In Corruption Case
HONOLULU — Five years after being convicted on corruption charges, former union leader Gary Rodrigues is a step closer to prison after losing an appeal.
Rodrigues was the leader of the powerful United Public Workers Union until he was convicted for embezzlement and kickbacks. His daughter was also convicted.
Rodrigues’ five-year prison sentence was delayed pending his appeal.
The 9th Circuit Court on Tuesday rejected his request for another hearing.
Prosecutors said they hope Rodrigues will start serving his sentence soon.
We hope he does as well.
