Richard Miranda (politician)

Richard Miranda
Member of the Arizona Senate
from the 13th district
In office
January 13, 2003  January 10, 2011
Preceded by Virginia Yrun
Succeeded by Steve Gallardo
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 13th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2011
Preceded by Martha Garcia
Personal details
Born (1956-03-06) March 6, 1956
Phoenix, Arizona
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) divorced
Residence Tolleson, Arizona
Occupation businessman
Religion Roman Catholic

Richard Miranda was a Democratic member of the Arizona Senate, representing the 13th District from 2002-2011. Previously, he was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from 1999 through 2002.

In February 2012, Miranda resigned from the Arizona legislature citing health and family issues. In March 2012, he pleaded guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion.[1] On June 4, he was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison and will have to pay back the hundreds of thousands of dollars he stole from two non-profit organizations.[2]

He's not to be confused with famous graffiti artist, Richard Mirando aka Seen.

References

  1. http://www.azcentral.com, March 14, 2012, "Ex-Arizona lawmaker Miranda admits fraud, tax evasion" by Alia Beard Rau,
  2. http://www.azcentral.com, June 4, 2012, "Former state Rep. Richard Miranda gets 27 months in prison" by Alia Beard Rau,
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