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Judge Vacates Marchan's Case Play Video
April 2, 2013 9:54 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Federal District Judge Andrew Hanen on Tuesday signed the paperwork to vacate Ray Marchan's conviction. Marchan was found guilty in the corruption case involving former Distrct Judge Abel Limas. Marchan appealed his conviction before committing suicide in February. Marchan's death makes prosecution impossible, thus the order... more » -
Court Orders Marchan Conviction Vacated Play Video
March 26, 2013 5:21 PM
BROWNSVILLE - A federal court of appeals has ordered a circuit court to vacate the conviction against former attorney Ray Marchan. The case was under appeal and prosecution was still pending. Marchan's death makes prosecution impossible, thus the order to vacate, court records show. Marchan was convicted in... more » -
Preliminary Autopsy Reveals Marchan's Cause of Death Play Video
March 1, 2013 4:16 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Cameron County Justice of the Peace Juan Mendoza said Ray Marchan drowned and suffered blunt-force trauma after he jumped into the Laguna Madre on Thursday. Officials said a taxi driver told authorities he saw Ray Marchan jump off the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway into the dark waters... more » -
Autopsy Ordered for Ray Marchan Play Video
March 1, 2013 1:02 PM
PORT ISABEL - An autopsy was ordered for Ray Marchan. The attorney's body was found in the Laguna Madre yesterday afternoon. A taxi driver told CHANNEL 5 NEWS he took Marchan to the highest point of the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway around 4 a.m. and Marchan jumped from the... more » -
Family Speaks About Marchan's Death Play Video
February 28, 2013 10:31 PM
PORT ISABEL - The family of a former attorney who jumped into the waters of the Laguna Madre spoke about the days leading up to his death. Attorney Ray Marchan had been convicted on charges stemming from the former state District Judge Abel Limas corruption case. Crews searched... more » -
Authorities Find Marchan's Body in the Laguna Madre Play Video
February 28, 2013 7:08 PM
PORT ISABEL - A justice of the peace on Thursday confirmed the recovery of Attorney Ray Marchan's body from the waters of the Laguna Madre. Crews searched for Marchan since early Thursday after a taxi driver saw him jump from the highest point of the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway.... more » -
Search Continues for Marchan Play Video
February 28, 2013 4:20 PM
PORT ISABEL - The search continues in the Laguna Madre for an attorney who allegedly jumped off the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway. Officials said a taxi driver told authorities he saw Ray Marchan jump into the dark waters at approximately 4 a.m. Thursday. The driver said Marchan asked him... more » -
Police: Attorney Sentenced in Corruption Case Jumped Off Causeway Play Video
February 28, 2013 10:41 AM
PORT ISABEL - Cameron County Sheriff Omar Lucio said they're searching for the body of an attorney, who was supposed to start his federal prison term today. A taxi driver said he saw Ray Marchan jump off the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway early this morning. Authorities said Marchan called... more » -
Marchan Appeals Sentence Play Video
December 20, 2012 5:35 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Former attorney Ray Marchan is appealing his three-and-a-half-year sentence on racketeering charges. Marchan filed the appeal on Tuesday. On Thursday he filed a petition for a court-appointed lawyer. Marchan, of Port Isabel, was convicted in June in the racketeering case involving then-Judge Abel Limas. more » -
Marchan Sentenced to 42 Months in Federal Prison Play Video
December 6, 2012 3:49 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Attorney Ray Roman Marchan of Port Isabel on Thursday was sentenced to more than three years in prison for public corruption. Marchan, 55, was convicted on six counts of corruption in the FBI's corruption case against former Judge Abel Limas. Marchan was indicted on June 22,... more » -
Sentencing Expected Today in Bribery Case Play Video
December 6, 2012 1:35 PM
BROWNSVILLE - An attorney is expected to learn his fate in a bribery case today. Ray Marchan of Port Isabel faces up to 20 years in prison for each of the six counts of bribery he was convicted of. In June, he was convicted of seven counts of bribery.... more » -
Sentencing Delayed for Attorney Convicted in Bribery Scheme Play Video
August 24, 2012 1:00 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Sentencing for an attorney convicted in a bribery scandal has been rescheduled. Ray Marchan was convicted on seven counts of bribery and racketeering in late June. Prosecutors said he gave money to then-state district judge Abel Limas for favorable rulings and special treatment. Limas testified against Marchan.... more » -
Marchan Wants Verdict Thrown Out Play Video
June 29, 2012 5:18 PM
BROWNSVILLE - An attorney convicted in a corruption case is asking for the verdict to be thrown out. Attorney Ray Marchan of Port Isabel was found guilty last week on seven counts of bribery and racketeering. Prosecutors presented evidence that he gave money to then state District Judge Abel... more » -
Marchan Guilty on All Charges Play Video
June 18, 2012 4:05 PM
BROWNSVILLE - A Port Isabel attorney accused of paying kickbacks to a former state district judge was convicted Monday on seven charges stemming from a corruption investigation in Brownsville. A jury found Ray Marchan guilty on all seven charges he faced. He is the first of 12 people named... more » -
Jury Convicts Ray Marchan
June 18, 2012 2:45 PM
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) - An attorney accused of paying kickbacks to former state District Judge Abel Limas has been convicted in the first trial stemming from a four-year federal investigation into judicial corruption in Brownsville. Jurors on Monday found Port Isabel lawyer Ray Marchan guilty of all seven counts he... more » -
Closing Arguments Continue in Marchan Case Play Video
June 15, 2012 4:25 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Closing arguments continue in the trail of attorney Ray Marchan of Port Isabel. The case could go to the jury as early as today. Marchan is charged with seven counts of racketeering and conspiracy. Prosecutors claim he paid more than $11,000 in bribes to former State... more » -
Closing Arguments Expected in Bribery Case Play Video
June 15, 2012 12:38 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Closing arguments are expected today in the bribery case involving Brownsville attorney Ray Marchan. He's charged with racketeering and conspiracy. Former state district judge Abel Limas testified in the trial against Marchan. Prosecutors say Marchan paid more than $11,000 dollars in bribes to Limas. Limas told jurors... more » -
Judge Testifies About Accepting Bribes Play Video
June 7, 2012 5:04 PM
BROWNSVILLE - A former state district judge testified he accepted bribes. Abel Limas has been out of the limelight since he pleaded guilty to racketeering last year. Today he was the key witness in the case against Ray Marchan, an attorney from Port Isabel. Marchan is accused of bribing... more » -
Limas Says Marchan Paid Kickbacks Play Video
June 7, 2012 12:50 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Former State District Judge Abel Limas took the stand today and told jurors Port Isabel attorney Ray Marchan paid him kickbacks for court-appointed cases. Prosecutors claim Marchan paid more than $11,000 in bribes to Limas. Marchan is charged with racketeering and conspiracy. Limas admitted to the... more » -
Jury Selection Begins in Bribery Case Play Video
June 4, 2012 1:01 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Jury selection will begin this afternoon in Brownsville in the federal trial of attorney Ray Marchan of Port Isabel. Marchan is accused of racketeering and conspiracy. Prosecutors claim he paid more than $11,000 in bribes to former state district judge Abel Limas in exchange for favorable rulings.... more » -
Trial for Defendant in Limas Corruption Trial Delayed Play Video
January 31, 2012 7:01 PM
A defendant in the Abel Limas corruption case won't go to trial this week. Ray Marchan is accused of giving Limas $11,000 in bribes in exchange for favorable rulings from former Limas. The former state district judge pleaded guilty last year in his racketeering case. Marchan is asking... more »
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