Official: 16 to surrender in Dallas City Hall corruption probe

The Dallas Morning News reports:

Former Mayor Pro Tem Don Hill and state Rep. Terri Hodge, D-Dallas, were among the first officials to arrive this morning at the Earle Cabell Federal Building and Courthouse, where indictments are expected in an investigation of allegations of insider dealings at City Hall. Former City Council member James Fantroy arrived at the courthouse shortly before 10 a.m.

"It's no doubt complex and multilayered," U.S. Attorney Richard Roper said during a news conference about the indictments.

Mr. Roper said thousands of man hours were spent investigating what he described as a "complex bribery and extortion scheme."

Is Dallas becoming Chicago?