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New Mexico Political Report
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety

Ex-GOP candidate allegedly hired people to kill witnesses in shootings of homes of Democratic politicians

Republican failed state house candidate Solomon Peña is facing more federal charges, this time on a murder-for-hire scheme.  Peña allegedly tried to hire two people to kill witnesses to prevent them from testifying against him. He is set to be arraigned on April 4 on three charges after a federal grand jury returned a superseding […]