The latest chapter into KPRC 2's continuing series of reports into the federally convicted former City Council Relations Director for the City of Houston. KPRC2Mario reports
– Following the federal conviction of former City Council Relations Director William-Paul Thomas for conspiracy tied to bribes, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner told residents, “I am surprised out of the revelation here because it is out of character.”
Our investigation focused on Thomas’ work inside the Houston Airports system. City emails KPRC 2 Investigates obtained through a Texas Public Information Act Request showed Thomas working against the city to assist private businessman Jason Yoo in an effort to eliminate hefty fines, “liquidated damages” as the city called them.
In the Thomas and Yoo email investigation first reported last month, both men requested from Yoo’s partner and Director Diaz that hundreds of thousands in penalties be wiped clean according to city emails. Sure enough, after Thomas sent an email request, the Airport director eventually canceled nearly $761,000 in fines.
Since the Mayor brought it up, let’s go back to our 2020 private land deal investigation. The nearly $350 million dollar deal was never done.However, before everything went belly up, the Mayor’s inner circle was presented an offer from Jason Yoo on behalf of the deal’s investors. Yoo stated $500,000 from the commission of the deal to the Mayor’s charity of choice if the Mayor could help get it done. The offer was emailed to Thomas and Icken.
After the report, we asked Mayor Turner if he was ever made aware of the scholarship email. The Mayor’s response, “No I’m not aware.” “He should look into the only emails he provided to you and take a look and explain what this situation is. If it’s all above board, then there should be answers for that.”
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KPRC 2 Investigates: How much did city leaders know about convicted city council members’ dealings with private businessman?The latest chapter into KPRC 2's continuing series of reports into the federally convicted former City Council Relations Director for the City of Houston. KPRC2Mario reports
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