Busted! Maspero Suspended for the Duration

The Williamson sheriff's own deputies say he needs to go.

"...Nov. 24, the same day that Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero was slated to graduate from an alcohol rehabilitation..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Maspero: Drinking, Whizzing, Barking

The Williamson County sheriff is accused of a slew of embarrassing transgressions

"...have been a good one for Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero. On Nov. 12 a minor mob of local..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Maspero Heads for Rehab

Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero apologizes for public drunkenness, enters treatment.

"...On Monday, Oct. 20, Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero announced that he is entering an alcohol abuse..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Williamson Co. investigators build a case against Sheriff John Maspero.

"...Gene Taylor's inquiry into possible misconduct by county Sheriff John Maspero, investigators have confirmed multiple allegations that the sheriff..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'There's Going to Be Some Changes'

The latest Mala Sangre testimony dismantles the APD party line

"...other law enforcement officers, including Chapman and then-FBI agent John Maspero, now the Williamson Co. sheriff. Chapman and Maspero..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Bad Blood

Did the Austin Police Department Shut Down an Investigation of Its Own Cops?

"...Chapman and former FBI agent (now Williamson County Sheriff) John Maspero were apparently involved in thwarting investigators' efforts to..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...In a change of heart, Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero decided to resign rather than face a civil..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Embattled Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero finally threw in the towel Tuesday. Still on..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Mala Sangre: City Shoots Self in Foot, Then Reloads

The city's legal strategy -- or lack thereof -- in the Jeff White suit.

"...depositions taken since are intended to provide District Judge John Dietz with evidence to rule on those two issues...."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Chapman off the Job as Mala Sangre Probe Continues

The APD assistant chief is (finally) placed on restricted duty as questions swirl about his honesty under oath.

"...Sangre allegations is that Chapman and former FBI agent John Maspero (now the Williamson Co. sheriff) interfered with the..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

But don't tell Maspero what they said about him! He might get mad!

"...The woes of Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero continue, as last week a judge ruled that..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Chapman File

Terry Keel defends his client, but sworn testimony seems to contradict him.

"...set of phone records belonging to former FBI agent John Maspero (now the Williamson Co. sheriff, with his own..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond

"...just gets worse and worse for Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero and APD Assistant Chief Jimmy Chapman -- together..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Day at the Races

Primary races start heating up in nearby counties, across Texas, and around the nation.

"...to succeed retiring sheriff Ed Richards. Former FBI agent John Maspero is favored, but not heavily, over two of..."

March 3, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Petty Nastiness in WilCo

After more than a year of legal wrangling, federal judge sets date for jury to decide whether Williamson Co. Sheriff James Wilson demoted former WCSO officers Barry Simmons and Ralph Fisher in retaliation for reporting wrongdoing within department and/or for supporting Wilson's rival, former sheriff Jim Wilson

"...December 2003, with the resignation of former WilCo Sheriff John Maspero, who left office under a cloud of allegations..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature by Patty Ruland

WilCo Officials Close Ranks in Constable Race

Maverick WilCo Republican constable under fire from county officials

"...Two weeks ago, District Attorney John Bradley took time out from his permanent war on..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Former Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero was back in the sheriff's offices in downtown..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election 2004

The GOP chair wages war against his own party’s right- wing fringe; Business as usual in the Williamson County Attorney’s office

"...had appointed Jim Wilson interim sheriff after former Sheriff John Maspero resigned his post amid a swirl of allegations..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

News 8 at 5

Can Austin's little news station that could survive the grim reapers at Time Warner?

"...then a third) time, of former Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero, who has admitted to a bit of a..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...prospects depend on America doing badly." -- U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, speaking of the Democratic candidates. Cornyn is co-chair..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

WilCo Lawsuit

Judge rules for third time in favor of Williamson Co. over Gary Griffin, granting motion for summary judgment in 368th District Court

"...part the aftermath of the downfall of former Sheriff John Maspero, investigated by Griffin's office before Maspero's resignation; followed..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

WilCo Court Fight

Suit claims commissioners gutted constable's budget after it had already been adopted, in order to transfer mental-health duties from constable's precinct to sheriff's office

"...controversy apparently has a backstory, involving former county Sheriff John Maspero, who resigned in 2004 after several incidents of..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Still Bleeding

APD Officer Jeff White's lawsuit against the department gives new life to allegations of corruption and retaliation.

"...force operations -- specifically then-Lieutenant Chapman and then-FBI agent John Maspero (now Williamson County sheriff) -- persistently interfered with..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

News Top Tens

"...10) Jimmy Chapman and John Maspero: How the mighty fall. As the year began,..."

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature

Naked City

The DA passes on a perjury case against the outgoing APD assistant chief @META_Name\(s\) of Subject_pols: Mala Sangre

"...trying to remove the phone records of Chapman's friend John Maspero, then an FBI agent and now the disgraced..."

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero apologized to constituents and announced that he will..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Rest of the Races

Anti-Soifer site comes down, Hidalgo Co. turnout goes up, and Williamson Co. (as usual) veers right

"...appointed by the Commissioners Court to replace the disgraced John Maspero, after he'd already announced he was running for..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero has officially been suspended from office pending resolution..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Weak at the Knee?

Chief Stan Knee's tenure at the APD has had many external successes, and several internal failures.

"...supervisors -- Assistant Chief Jimmy Chapman and then-FBI agent John Maspero (now Williamson Co. sheriff) -- thwarted surveillance that..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...› Controversial former WilCo sheriff John Maspero has died at 69. As a federal agent,..."

March 28, 2014 News Feature

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