Former FEMA Officials Named In Bribery Scheme After Hurricane Maria

The transcript discusses a federal indictment involving former FEMA officials Asha Tribble and Giovanna Patterson, and Donald Keith Ellison, the former president of Cobra Acquisitions. They are accused of engaging in a bribery scheme to make Cobra the main contractor for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority after Hurricane Maria. The indictment includes charges of wire fraud, disaster fraud, and conspiracy, with potential prison sentences of up to 30 years. The Department of Justice alleges that the defendants used their positions to enrich themselves and defraud the United States.

Who was the former deputy regional administrator for FEMA accused of accepting bribes?

• Asha Tribble

• Cobra Acquisitions

• Donald Keith Ellison

• Giovanna Patterson

What did Donald Keith Ellison allegedly offer in exchange for making Cobra the main contractor?

• Luxury cars

• Cash payments

• Hotel rooms, flights, and helicopter rides

• Real estate properties

Who else, besides Asha Tribble, was named in the indictment for accepting bribes?

• Department of Justice

• Donald Keith Ellison

• Giovanna Patterson

• Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority

How many counts of corruption are the three individuals facing?

• 12

• 15

• 20

• 10

What is the maximum prison sentence for wire fraud and disaster fraud if found guilty?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 40 years