Councilman Medina under FBI and SAPD scrutiny

City Council Public Safety Committee member Cris Medina listens to Police Chief William McMannis during a hearing regarding the rideshare debate on May 7, 2014. City Council Public Safety Committee member Cris Medina listens to Police Chief William McMannis during a hearing regarding the rideshare debate on May 7, 2014. Photo: Robin Jerstad Photo: Robin Jerstad Image 1 of / 50 Caption Close Councilman Medina under FBI and SAPD scrutiny 1 / 50 Back to Gallery

SAN ANTONIO — Councilman Cris Medina is facing a joint investigation by the FBI and the San Antonio Police Department over allegations of public corruption, Police Chief William McManus confirmed Tuesday.

Medina, who is currently on a leave of absence from the council while he receives public-affairs training from the U.S. Air Force Reserve, denied any wrongdoing and welcomed the inquiry.

He said he believes the investigation stemmed from a July 10 anonymous email that accused him of, among other things, illegally using political contributions for personal expenses.

“I've done nothing wrong, and I'm confident that the findings of the investigation will determine that as well,” he said late Tuesday in a telephone interview.

McManus would not identify the source of the allegations being investigated but said the inquiry started a couple months ago, which coincides with the anonymous email.

The FBI is prohibited by both its own and Department of Justice policies from either confirming or denying the existence of a criminal investigation.

Medina, who is in Fort Meade, Maryland, said he believes the investigation will clear his name. The councilman is scheduled to return on Oct. 10, and there's no indication that he has deviated from those plans in light of the investigation.

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