Silicon Valley councilman defers plea on 49ers report leak

Published April 17, 2023 6:11 PM

By TRÂN NGUYỄN
Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A Silicon Valley councilmember delayed entering his pleas Monday on criminal charges for allegedly lying about leaking a grand jury report on the San Francisco 49ers’ political influence and relationships with the city’s elected officials. Prosecutors say Santa Clara City Councilmember Anthony Becker leaked a grand jury report to the team and a local news outlet then lied about doing so. He faces four years in county jail if he’s convicted of perjury. His next court date is May 3. Becker and his public defender declined to comment.

Article Topic Follows: AP National News

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KRDO NewsChannel 13 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.