Real estate adviser in 101 Ash St. deal pleads guilty to conflict of interest count. The plea bargain came one day after the San Diego City Council voted 7- 2 to approve a deal for Jason Hughes, 55, to pay back the money he received from landlord Cisterra
SAN DIEGO – The real estate adviser who helped broker the city of San Diego’s lease-to-own agreements for the 101 Ash Street and Civic Center Plaza buildings pleaded guilty Thursday to a misdemeanor conflict of interest charge and agreed to return more than $9.4 million he was paid by the city’s former landlord.
The agreement reached this week means the city will dismiss its lawsuits against Hughes and no criminal charges will pursued against him other than the lone misdemeanor count alleging he violated Government Code Section 1090, which prohibits public officials and volunteers working on behalf of government entities from having financial interests in deals they broker.
As far as other potential parties in the matter, no one else has been charged. Stephan said Cisterra’s role in the deal was examined, but she indicated there was evidence Hughes told Cisterra that city officials were aware he was going to be paid. The statement continued, “While Jason was prepared to put forth a vigorous defense at trial, he has concluded it is in his best interest to settle all claims against him in order to avoid the heavy cost and ongoing distraction of protracted litigation. Jason looks forward to being able to fully focus his time and resources on Hughes Marino’s continued national success, his family, and the San Diego community.
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