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Dona Ana County Treasurer Accused of Offering Worker Money for Sex

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Prosecutors are accusing the Dona Ana County treasurer of offering $2,000 to an employee in his office to have sex with him.

County commissioners recently asked District Attorney Mark D'Antonio to investigate Treasurer David Gutierrez and D'Antonio say he decided after a "thorough investigation" that there's enough evidence to prosecute Gutierrez.

A criminal complaint filed Tuesday by D'Antonio's office accuses Gutierrez of using his public office to obtain personal benefit, failed to behave in a manner that justifies public confidence and failing to disclose a conflict of interest.

D'Antonio spokesman Patrick Hayes said the case will be submitted to a grand jury.

Gutierrez did not immediately respond to a request for comment, and Hayes said he didn't know if Gutierrez has an attorney who could comment on the allegations.