Former El Paso County Assistant DA indicted on federal charges

FBI agents have arrested a former El Paso County Assistant District Attorney after a federal grand jury indictment.

Antonio Reyes has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and the deprivation of honest services.

The indictment, returned on Nov. 6, 2013 and unsealed Tuesday, alleges that from March 30, 2011, until April 15, 2011, Reyes conspired with others through text messaging to accept cash bribes in exchange for dismissing pending criminal cases.

Upon conviction, Reyes faces up to 20 years imprisonment.

“The arrest of Mr. Reyes demonstrates the FBI’s unwavering commitment to the citizens of El Paso that we will vigorously investigate allegations of public corruption in our community and bring those responsible to justice. The citizens of this community deserve to have a sense of confidence that their tax dollars are being spent efficiently for the public good and not for the private enrichment of those in a position of trust,” stated FBI Special Agent in Charge Douglas E. Lindquist.