McALLEN, Texas ( ValleyCentral ) — Former Starr County Attorney Victor Canales Jr., who misappropriated thousands of dollars in taxpayer money, was sentenced to three years in prison Tuesday.
Canales promised not to prosecute certain people if they paid a fine or a fee to Starr County. When they paid, however, Canales pocketed the money.
“I have embarrassed my family. I have embarrassed myself,” Canales said. “I have lost everything I worked for — for 20-plus years.”
Canales admitted to stealing nearly $10,000. An investigation conducted by the FBI and the Texas Attorney General’s Office, though, suggested the amount could be more than $95,000…