Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) official has pleaded guilty to receiving bribes and falsifying tax returns.
U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced on Monday, Dec. 14, that James Heslep, a former Management and Program Analyst during this time at the FBI, pleaded guilty to receiving a bribe as a public official as well as making and subscribing a false income tax return.
“Public officials take a solemn oath not to exploit their office for personal gain,” said U.S. Attorney Davis. “Mr. Heslep disregarded his ethics training, purposely violated that oath, and compromised the FBI’s contracting process. This case stands as a cautionary warning for other public officials entrusted with influence over government contracts.”