Richard Miranda (politician)

Richard Miranda (born March 6, 1956) is a former Democratic member of the Arizona Senate, representing the 13th District from 2002 to 2011. Previously, he was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from 1999 through 2002.

Richard Miranda
Member of the Arizona Senate
from the 13th district
In office
January 13, 2003 – January 10, 2011
Preceded byVirginia Yrun
Succeeded bySteve Gallardo
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 13th district
In office
January 10, 2011 – February 2012
Preceded byMartha Garcia
Personal details
Born (1956-03-06) March 6, 1956 (age 68)
Phoenix, Arizona
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseDivorced
ResidenceTolleson, Arizona
OccupationBusinessman

In February 2012, Miranda resigned from the Arizona legislature citing health and family issues. In March 2012, he pleaded guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion for stealing $250,000 from a charity which he ran.[1] On June 4, he was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison and will have to pay back the hundreds of thousands of dollars he stole from two non-profit organizations.[2][3]

References

edit
  1. ^ https://www.azcentral.com, March 14, 2012, "Ex-Arizona lawmaker Miranda admits fraud, tax evasion" by Alia Beard Rau, [1]
  2. ^ https://www.azcentral.com, June 4, 2012, "Former state Rep. Richard Miranda gets 27 months in prison" by Alia Beard Rau, [2]
  3. ^ [3] | Richard Miranda, Ex-State Representative, Going to Prison for Stealing From Charity | Matthew Hendley| June 4, 2012 | [4]
edit