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Mineral Wells Mayor Perricone indicted on felony perjury charge
By David MayPALO PINTO – Mineral Wells Mayor Christopher Perricone (R) is facing a third-degree felony charge of aggravated perjury following his indictment Thursday by a Palo Pinto County grand jury.
If convicted, the 38-year-old Perricone faces a possible punishment of 2-10 years incarceration and a fine up to $10,000. However, with no known prior felony convictions, the mayor would also be eligible for probation.
Perricone was at the courthouse Thursday when the case was presented by a special prosecutor from Johnson County to the regularly seated, randomly selected grand jury that has been hearing local cases for months. The case was reportedly scheduled for presentation last month, but the special prosecutor had a scheduling conflict.
Following the panel's return of a true bill, Perricone opted to go across the street and be processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail. He was released Thursday evening on a $5,000 bond.
Read more: https://www.mineralwellsindex.com/news/perricone-indicted-on-felony-perjury-charge/article_09096c54-2346-11ea-9955-0f182bd637fe.html
