Shoffner indicted on federal extortion, bribery charges
Former Arkansas Treasurer Martha Ann Shoffner was indicted on federal extortion and bribery charges Wednesday afternoon, June 5, 2013. U.S. Attorney Chris Thyer said the first hearing in Shoffner's case should occur by the end of the week.
Plea deal rejected, Shoffner to stand trial
Former Arkansas state treasurer Martha Shoffner's guilty plea on extortion charges was rejected by Judge J. Leon Holmes in a Friday afternoon hearing in federal court in Little Rock. The case will now presumably go to trial.
Robinson appointed treasurer
Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday appointed longtime legislative auditor Charles Robinson as state treasurer. He will serve the remainder of Martha Shoffner's term after she resigned amid criminal charges.
Shoffner arraigned in federal court
Arkansas State Treasurer Martha Shoffner was arraigned in federal court in Little Rock Monday morning on extortion charges. The hearing lasted 10 minutes and Shoffner was released on her own recognizance afterward.
Shoffner, staff testify at audit meeting
State treasurer Martha Shoffner and several members of her staff testified Monday at a special meeting of the Bureau of Legislative Audit.
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