Maspero: Drinking, Whizzing, Barking

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

"...couldn't have been a good one for Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero. On Nov. 12 a minor mob of..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Busted! Maspero Suspended for the Duration

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

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

Nov. 28, 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..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

WilCo Sheriff's Office Lawsuit: 'Stuff rolls downhill'

Williamson Co. and its sheriff, James Wilson, could stand trial on civil charges for violating the First Amendment rights of two former deputies and the Texas Whistleblower Act

"...Williamson County and its sheriff, James Wilson, could stand trial on civil charges for..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Naked City

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

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

Oct. 31, 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..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Bad Blood

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

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

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

News 8 at 5

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

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

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Naked City

Breaking stories from Austin and beyond

"...set of phone records related to former Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero from an Internal Affairs file back in..."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...a civil suit seeking the removal from office of Sheriff John Maspero over the sheriff's (very) public intoxication. More..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: What Happens Next?

Suggestions for a 2004 City Hall to-do list

"...Sangre scandal in which Chapman (and his buddy, disgraced Sheriff John Maspero) played a starring role. But how Chapman's..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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..."

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..."

Dec. 5, 2003 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

"...Did Williamson Co. Sheriff James Wilson demote two lieutenants because they publicly supported..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature by Patty Ruland

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond

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

Oct. 31, 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

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

"...sign several weeks before Election Day. In February, a sheriff's detective saw Limmer remove a "Vote No to Sheriff..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

"...duties from Griffin's Precinct 1 to the Williamson Co. Sheriff's Office. According to Griffin's high-profile counsel – a team..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

A Day at the Races

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

"...local ballot is a three-way race to succeed retiring sheriff Ed Richards. Former FBI agent John Maspero is favored,..."

March 3, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

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

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

'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

WilCo Lawsuit

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

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

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

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

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

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

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

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

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

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

News Top Tens

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

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature

The Rest of the Races

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

"...Among the good-ol'-boys is Sheriff Jim Wilson; the former constable was appointed by the..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature

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