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Pougnet, Meaney & Wessman to be arraigned

Published May 19, 2017 7:55 AM

Former Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet and developers Richard Meaney and John Wessman were set to be arraigned Friday on felony charges stemming from an alleged bribery scandal that involved $375 thousand dollars.

Pougnet, 53, is charged with 21 counts, including corruption by a public official and perjury.

Co-defendants, Meaney, 51, and Wessman, 79, are each charged with nine counts of bribery and one count of conspiracy.

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