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

March 28, 2014 News Feature

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

"...• The Travis County Sheriff's Office has joined St. Paul, Minn.-based company CitizenObserver, creator..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

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

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

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

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

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

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

Will There Finally Be a Mala Sangre Trial?

The city loses another bid to have the APD corruption case dismissed

"...Chapman and his friend and fellow Mala Sangre character John Maspero, the now-deposed Williamson Co. sheriff. Chapman denied that..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

Canchola, McNeill Triumph

Canchola, McNeill Triumph

"...Democrat Greg Hamilton in November's race for Travis Co. sheriff. McNeill, who got campaign help from former sheriff and..."

April 16, 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

"...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

One More Time for Lugo, Canchola

Constable candidates expect a close contest in the April 13 run-off

"...Travis Co. also have to pick a candidate for sheriff in the run-off – expected to be quite close..."

April 2, 2004 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

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

March 5, 2004 News Feature

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

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

Chapman out the door, off the hook

A surprise retirement spares the APD assistant chief.

"...press release issued by his lawyer, former Travis Co. sheriff and current state Rep. Terry Keel...."

Dec. 26, 2003 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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