John Green (Idaho politician)
John Green is an American politician, attorney, and former deputy sheriff. Green was elected in 2018 as a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives from Legislative District 2, Seat B. On January 15, 2020, Green was convicted by a jury in Texas of conspiracy to defraud the United States,[1] a charge that stemmed from helping a wealthy Texas couple hide assets to avoid paying income taxes when Green worked as an attorney there.
John Green | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the District 2, Seat B district | |
| In office December 1, 2018 – January 16, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Redman |
| Succeeded by | Tim Remington |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 23, 1959 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Green |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Houston (BS) South Texas College of Law (JD) |
| Occupation | Attorney, Deputy sheriff, politician |
Because convicted felons are disqualified from serving in the Idaho Legislature, Green was formally expelled from the legislature on January 16, 2020. He was the first Idaho legislator to ever be expelled.[2]
Early life and education
On February 23, 1959, Green was born in Brooklyn, New York.[3]
In 1977, Green graduated from Texas A&M University's Police Academy. In 1982, Green earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Houston. In 1986, Green earned a juris doctor degree from South Texas College of Law.[3]
Career
Texas
In 1978, Green started his career as a peace officer and a deputy sheriff with Harris County Sheriff's Office in Texas, until 1986.[3]
Green was a criminal justice instructor at the University of Houston and San Jacinto College.[3]
In 1993, Green became an attorney and was made General Counsel and Chief Law Enforcement Advisor for the Bill of Rights Institute.[3]
Idaho
in 2010, Green along with Jack Schroeder ran against incumbent Jim Hammond in the Republican primary losing with only 37.4% of the vote.[4]
In 2012, Green sought election as Sheriff of Kootenai County, Idaho, though was defeated by incumbent Ben Wolfinger.[5][6]
In 2018, Green sought election as a state representative in Idaho, even though he was being tried in Texas on felony charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States government for hiding tax funds of other individuals. On November 6, 2018, Green won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 2, Seat B, defeating Alanna Brooks with 75.1% of the vote.[7][3] In the midst of the trial, Tim Remington had served in his stead in the legislature.[8]
Green was found guilty of conspiracy, and was subsequently expelled from the Idaho legislature.[9][10]
Personal life
Green and his wife Elizabeth Green live in Rathdrum, Idaho, with their four children.[3]
References
- "United States v. Selgas (3:18-cr-00356) Dkt 184" (PDF). Court Listener RECAP Archive.
- Keith Ridler (January 16, 2020). "Idaho House expels member convicted of fraud by Texas jury". apnews.com.
- "John Green's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- "Election Night Results".
- "Idaho Primary Election Results". khq.com. May 15, 2012. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- "Sheriff". kcsheriff.com. Retrieved January 12, 2020.(Sheriff Ben Wolfinger)
- "2018 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- Betsy Z. Russell (Idaho Press) (January 7, 2020). "Temporary lawmaker sworn in to fill in for Rep. John Green, who's on trial in Texas". ktvb.com.
- Russell, Betsy Z. (16 January 2020). "Idaho House unanimously expels lawmaker convicted of felony fraud in Texas". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- KTVB Staff (January 16, 2020). "Rep. John Green expelled from Idaho Legislature after felony conviction: 'Today was a solemn and difficult day'". ktvb.com.