by Mindy Aguon

Guam - The trial for CHB International, Inc. operations manager Cynthia De Castro has been pushed back several months. De Castro pleaded not guilty to charges of wire fraud and fraud concerning a program receiving federal funds. CHB received a contract to put emergency generators at five public schools.

She allegedly spent $72,000 to purchase generators from china that did not meet USEPA standards. She also allegedly gave bribes to two DPW workers in hopes to have invoices processed and paid.

The parties stipulated that the trial be continued until September because her defense attorney, Howard Trapp, needs reasonable time to effectively prepare for the trial. Trapp is also preparing for three other criminal trials.

The court agreed to the continuance and the trial is now set for September 19.