Political consultant Jesus Cardenas, who pleaded guilty to grand theft charges along with his sister, ex-Chula Vista City Councilwoman Andrea Cardenas, for…
Jesus Cardenas and his sister his sister, Andrea Cardenas, pleaded guilty last month, and attorneys for both siblings have stated that they will petition for the charges to be reduced to misdemeanors in the futurePolitical consultant Jesus Cardenas, who pleaded guilty to grand theft charges along with his sister, ex-Chula Vista City Councilwoman Andrea Cardenas, for fraudulently obtaining pandemic relief funds and unemployment benefits, was sentenced Wednesday to 45 days in work furlough, 135...
The pair then used the funds on personal expenses, including a $33,500 check to Andrea Cardenas' Chula Vista City Council campaign account and $21,000 that Jesus Cardenas owed American Express, prosecutors said. Andrea Cardenas, 32, who resigned from her council seat last month, is scheduled for sentencing in August.
Former Chula Vista City Councilwoman Andrea Cardenas and her brother Jesus pleaded guilty to two felony counts over fraud charges involving COVID-19 relief funds. NBC 7’s Joey Safchik reports on Feb. 28, 2024."Like any business owner and individual, they also went through financial hardship during the COVID pandemic, which is what brought on the instant offense," she said.
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