McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A deputy U.S. marshal was arrested in South Texas on Tuesday for allegedly disclosing the identity of an undercover agent to his father, who at the time was suspected of involvement in a drug trafficking organization, federal prosecutors said.

Posted on December 7, 2012 | Comments Off on McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A deputy U.S. marshal was arrested in South Texas on Tuesday for allegedly disclosing the identity of an undercover agent to his father, who at the time was suspected of involvement in a drug trafficking organization, federal prosecutors said.

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Deputy U.S. marshal Lucio Osbaldo Moya Arrested For Disclosing Identity Of Undercover Agent

December 4, 2012   ·   0 Comments

Lucio Osbaldo Moya

Deputy US marshal accused of blowing agent’s cover

By By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN | Associated Press

 

Deputy U.S. Marshal Lucio Osbaldo Moya’s bond was set at $75,000. Moya, 29, of Rio Grande City, faces charges of being an accessory after the fact and obstruction. He could receive up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the accessory charge.

Moya stood alone in a blue golf shirt and jeans as U.S. Magistrate Judge Dorina Ramos explained the charges against him and terms of his bond Tuesday afternoon. He did not speak during the brief proceeding and did not have a lawyer with him.

Reached by phone after the hearing, Moya’s attorney Paul Looney said Moya had been prepared for his arrest after months of discussions with authorities…

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