Former Stockton Unified board president appears in court

The Nugget

Former Stockton Unified School District Board President is facing criminal accusations of theft of public funds, grand theft, embezzlement, and insurance fraud after allegedly misusing district credit cards for personal gain. Her attorney claims these charges are political retaliation for her efforts in fighting corruption within the school district.

Make it stick

👩‍⚖️ AngelAnn Flores is accused of misusing public funds for personal use.
🔒 The allegations against Flores were deemed "intentional, egregious, and for personal gain" by officials.
⚖️ Flores' attorney claims she is a victim of political retaliation.
🏛️ The arraignment is set to take place in the Superior Court of California.

AngelAnn Flores, former Stockton Unified School District Board President, is facing charges of theft of public funds, grand theft, embezzlement, and insurance fraud.
She allegedly misused the district's credit cards, with officials describing her actions as intentional, egregious, and for personal gain.
Flores' attorney argues that the charges stem from her outspoken efforts against corruption within the district.

The arraignment for AngelAnn Flores is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin.
These charges are a result of a state audit highlighting mishandling of funds over several years within the school district.

Flores' attorney, Tori Verber Salazar, claims that Flores is a victim of political retaliation for her anti-corruption advocacy within the Stockton Unified School District.

"The arraignment set for this afternoon here at 1:30 P.M... These case dates back to last April when another school official notified law enforcement about concerns with this elected leader."
"Flores' arraignment is set for 1:30 p.m. in the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin."
"Flores was accused of misusing public funds involving the use of a district credit card. At that time, officials found Flores' non-compliance to the district's credit card policy was 'intentional, egregious and clearly for personal gain.'"
"Flores' attorney called Flores 'the victim of political retaliation and is paying the price for raising her voice fight(ing) corruption and for the well-being of Stockton Unified students.'"
"A state audit of the school district revealed the mishandling of funds over several years."

This summary contains AI-generated information and may have important inaccuracies or omissions.