Ex-NASA Official Indicted for Steering Funds to MSU
By NEDRA PICKLER
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON -- A former top NASA official has been indicted on charges of steering $9.6 million in agency funds to Mississippi State University.
The U.S. attorney's office announced a three-count indictment against Courtney Stadd of Bethesda, Md., who was NASA's chief of staff and White House liaison.
The indictment accuses Stadd of steering money from an earth science appropriation to MSU, which was paying him as a consultant. Stadd is also accused of lying to NASA ethics officials investigating the matter.
Stadd faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted on all three charges.
By NEDRA PICKLER
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON -- A former top NASA official has been indicted on charges of steering $9.6 million in agency funds to Mississippi State University.
The U.S. attorney's office announced a three-count indictment against Courtney Stadd of Bethesda, Md., who was NASA's chief of staff and White House liaison.
The indictment accuses Stadd of steering money from an earth science appropriation to MSU, which was paying him as a consultant. Stadd is also accused of lying to NASA ethics officials investigating the matter.
Stadd faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted on all three charges.