FBI interview of Broward County Transportation Director hints at broader corruption probe

FBI interview of Broward County Transportation Director hints at broader corruption probe The passage suggests the FBI is already convinced of corruption in Broward County government and is using extensive email mining to build a case. It mentions a specific interview (Sept 26, 2009) with Chris Walton, director of the Broward County Transportation Department, and hints at potential evidence of commissioners influencing contracts. While it provides some concrete names and dates, it lacks verifiable details about actual wrongdoing, financial flows, or higher‑level officials, limiting its immediate investigative value but still offering a moderate lead for follow‑up. Key insights: FBI interviewed Chris Walton on Sept 26, 2009 regarding alleged commissioner influence on contracts.; The agents reportedly believe corruption exists and are mining millions of emails for keywords.; A hypothetical email is described where a county manager informs Walton that a commissioner inquired about a bus contract bid.