Murphy Charged with Violating Ethical Principles of Public Service

Michael Murphy

Las Cruces Sun-News - LAS CRUCES - A Las Cruces judge already under indictment for allegations of bribery has been charged with an additional crime: violating the "ethical principles of public service" law, a misdemeanor. New Mexico State Police on Thursday seized a computer from state District Court Judge Michael Murphy's chambers and began a two-day process of copying hard drives belonging to Las Cruces businessman Edgar Lopez, whom Murphy is alleged to have given envelopes of cash, State Police Capt. Ryan Suggs confirmed. In both searches, officers were looking for "electronic communications" and records, Suggs said Friday. Murphy has pleaded "not guilty" to all charges. Read full story here: News New Mexico

Murphy Charged with Violating Ethical Principles of Public Service