John Junker, the former top executive of the Fiesta Bowl, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a felony charge over allegations stemming from a political donations scandal.
Former Fiesta Bowl Executive Enters Guilty Plea Over ‘Apparent Scheme’
Junker entered his plea over soliciting political contributions from Fiesta Bowl employees. The bowl later reimbursed employees for about $48,000 over a nine-year period.
Junker was fired last year by the Fiesta Bowl and chief operating officer Natalie Wisneski also resigned.
According to a 276-page bowl investigation report, Junker was found to be the head of an “apparent scheme” to reimburse at least $46,539 of employees’ political contributions. The report also mentioned lavish spending by Junker with bowl money.
A state felony, the crime that Junker pled guilty to carries a presumptive 2 1/2-year sentence. However he is also eligible for probation or a judge could reject the deal and have discretion at sentencing.
Wisneski has pleaded not guilty in regard to her involvement in the scandal.
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