Jerome Block Jr. Gets Probation

From htrnews.com -Former state utility regulator Jerome Block Jr. avoided a lengthy prison sentence Wednesday as a state judge gave him probation for election law violations, misuse of taxpayer money and other felonies. Block had faced up to 4 years in prison after failing to comply with a plea deal requirement to complete a court-supervised drug treatment program. His attorney has said Block is addicted to prescription painkillers and cocaine. District Judge Michael Vigil placed Block on probation, including substance abuse treatment, and warned that Block could be sent to prison if he runs into more legal problems.  More News New Mexico

Jerome Block Jr. Gets Probation