Prominent Dallas Lawyer Accused of Agreeing to Launder Drug Money
“A prominent Dallas lawyer and DART board member has been charged in federal court with laundering what be believed was drug money for narcotics traffickers, according to the U.S. attorney,” reports Kevin Krause in Dallas News’ Crime.
“Ray Jackson, 51, of The Jackson Law Firm, was arrested Wednesday and charged with money laundering, officials said.”
“He made his initial appearance in federal court in Dallas on Friday morning and was released pending trial. If convicted, Jackson would face up to 20 years in prison for each transaction, authorities said.”
“Jackson, a criminal defense lawyer, has served on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit board since 2017 as assistant secretary after being appointed to represent Dallas by the City Council. He represented former council member Don Hill in his 2009 federal public corruption trial. Hill was convicted.”
