New Mexico State Ethics Commission asks judge to toss much of former WNMU president’s lawsuit

Attorneys for the New Mexico State Ethics Commission last week asked a federal judge to toss much of a new lawsuit from former Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard. In a new lawsuit, Shepard accused the State Ethics Commission and Executive Director Jeremy Farris of violating his civil rights in a 2025 court case.

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: September 21, 2026

Words: 506

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Attorneys for the New Mexico State Ethics Commission last week asked a federal judge to toss much of a new lawsuit from former Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard.

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News reports in late 2023 detailed how Shepard and his wife, former CIA agent and congressional candidate Valerie Plame, used taxpayer money on international travel, five-star resort stays and exotic home furnishings. …

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