Donald Kenney Explained

Donald Kenney
State House:Arizona
District:19th
Term Start:1988
Term End:1991
Birth Date:9 August 1938
Birth Place:Bisbee, Arizona, U.S.
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:University of Arizona, Brigham Young University, University of Southern California
Occupation:real estate broker

Donald James Kenney (born August 9, 1938) is an American Republican politician. He served in District 19 of the Arizona House of Representatives from 1977 to 1991. He was charged with corruption in the 1991 AzScam undercover sting operation, which forced his resignation. He served 14 months in prison after he was convicted. Following his conviction, he was disbarred in Arizona, and his real estate licence was revoked.[1] [2]

In 2012, it was discovered by San Diego Union-Tribune Watchdog that Kenney had moved to Carlsbad, California and was working as a real estate broker in San Diego County, and had re-obtained a licence using his son's identity.[3] [4] He was charged with perjury and forgery upon the discovery.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Don Kenney, Former "Quarterback" of AzScam, Stole Son's ID in 1998 to Work as Real Estate Broker in San Diego . Phoenix New Times . 2012-06-27 . 2019-02-11.
  2. News: . February 7, 1991 . 7 Arizona Lawmakers Charged With Corruption . AP .
  3. Web site: Archived copy . 2019-02-11 . 2015-07-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150709093237/http://cdn.sandiegouniontrib.com/news/documents/2012/05/04/Kenney_docs.pdf . dead .
  4. Web site: Encinitas broker was 'AzScam' convict . The San Diego Union-Tribune . 1991-02-06 . 2019-02-11.
  5. Web site: Carlsbad real estate broker charged . The San Diego Union-Tribune . 2019-02-11.