Deputy found guilty in Toys for Tots scheme
By DALE LEZON
The president of the Harris County Deputies Organization was convicted Monday of theft in what prosecutors said was a scam to convince donors that their contributions would be given to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program.
County Sheriff's Deputy Ed Christensen, 51, was found guilty of theft between $1,500 and $20,000. Christensen denied the allegations, saying telemarkerters and their subcontractors hired to raise money duped him and the union.
State District Judge Don Stricklin sentenced Christensen to four years' probation. He already told Christensen to resign his post as union president and to stay away from union headquarters.....
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