Hillary and Tina cover former US House Representative from Ohio Donald “Buz” Lukens and former Brownsville Independent School District trustee, Sylvia P. Atkinson.
Hillary’s Story
Buz Lukens started his career in politics as early as 1960 and served in both the Ohio House and the Ohio Senate before earning his US House seat in 1987. BUT, when Lukens is accused of inappropriate behavior with a minor, his defense is equally despicable.
Tina’s Story
Sylvia Atkinson earned a seat on the Brownsville Independent School Board after serving in several key educational roles. BUT, when her alleged gambling problem interferes with her judgment, Atkinson rolls the dice on her future.
Sources
Hillary's Story
Cincinnati Public Radio
The Long, Hard Fall of Donald 'Buz' Lukens--by Howard Wilkinson
The New York Times
Donald Lukens, Scandal-Tainted Lawmaker, Dies at 79--by Douglas Martin
NPR's Political Junkie
Buz Lukens, Conservative-Up-&-Comer-Turned-Embarrassment, Dies At 79--by Ken Rudin
Wikipedia
Donald "Buz" Lukens
Journal News
Scandal rocks GOP star, making way for Boehner--by Michael D. Pitman
Mother Jones
From the House to the Big House--by JUSTIN PRITCHARD
Photos
Buz Lukens--from 101st Congress via Public Domain
Buz Lukens leaving court in 1995--photo by Dennis Paquin/AP via Cincinnati Public Radio
Tina's Story
Valley Central CBS 4
Sentencing Details: Former Brownsville ISD school board trustee sentenced to 80 months in prison--by Gaby Moreno
Sentencing for former Brownsville ISD school board trustee delayed
Vice President of Brownsville ISD School Board arrested for conspiracy, bribery by FBI--by Ronnie Marley
United States Department of Justice
School board leader sentenced in corruption scheme
BISD VP indicted
My RGV News
Final judgment: Atkinson sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for bribery--By Gary Long
KRGV
Former Brownsville ISD trustee sentenced to 80 months in prison--by Rudy Mireles
FBI informant testifies about secret recordings in Sylvia Atkinson bribery case--by Rudy Mireles
Documents detail how Atkinson profited from tablet deal at Rio Hondo ISD--by Rudy Mireles
Atkinson takes witness stand on sixth day of bribery trial--by Rudy Mireles
Facebook via @riohondo.bobcats
What was the school board thinking about...they just hired SYLVIA ATKINSON: THE IRON FIST INSIDE THE BISD VELVET GLOVE--By Juan Montoya
Fox South Texas
PETITION FILED TO REMOVE SYLVIA ATKINSON AFTER INDICTMENT
KVIA ABC 7
Former Socorro schools superintendent indicted on federal bribery charges--by Jim Parker
Action 10 News
Brownsville ISD official arrested just before board meeting, suspected of corruption and conspiracy
Court Listener
United States v. Atkinson (1:19-cr-01097)
Wordpress
Sylvia Atkinson’s Blog
Association of Brownsville Educators
BISD Board Candidate Questionnaire
KFOX14
Bond set for Vice President of Brownsville ISD School Board following arrest--by Paola Cepeda
KTSM NBC 9
Former SISD superintendent found guilty of bribery in Brownsville
Change.org
Sylvia Atkinson resignation petition
The Brownsville Observer
IS SYLVIA ATKINSON SIMPLY "THE FIRST SHOE TO DROP" AT BISD?--by Jim and Ana Barton
Wikipedia
Travel Act
Ballotpedia
Brownsville Independent School District, Texas
Photos
Sylvia Atkinson--via MyRGV News
Transcripts of Recordings of Atkinson--screenshot via KRGV video on YouTube
Sylvia Atkinson leaving court--screenshot via KRGV video on KRGV.com
