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Sheila Dixon
Sheila A. Dixon (born December 27, 1953) is a Democratic politician who became Baltimore's first female (and third African-American) mayor in 2007.
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Sheila Dixon. She stole from the poor, and bought frivolous gifts.
Sheila Dixon. She stole from the poor, and bought frivolous gifts.
It's time once again for our favorite media parlor game, "Name That Party!"
The theft trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon (D) began yesterday, but in covering the story, the Baltimore Sun failed to note Dixon's Democratic party affiliation.
The Washington Post, syndicating the story, also failed to note Dixon's affiliation in their caption to an Associated Press photo of the mayor which reads, "Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon is accused of...
- Baltimore Mayor Dixon warns of deeper cuts to come as budget ... ... (news.google.com)
November 8, 2009 -- Every Friday afternoon, with a few exceptions, Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon's press office announces, via e-mail, her public schedule for the...
From findarticles.com
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- Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon to face trial (thaindian.com)
- Daily Record, The - Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon: 'Truth will... (findarticles.com)
- Stacy Keibler in smackdown with Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon (weblogs.baltimoresun.com)
BALTIMORE - Mayor Sheila Dixon went on trial on corruption charges yesterday, the result of a state inquiry started in 2006 that has cast a cloud over Dixon’s administration despite her best efforts to keep the focus on running the city.
From syndication.boston.com
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- Dixon Trial: The Prosecution's Plan (wbaltv.com)
- Trial Puts Lots At Stake For Mayor Dixon (wbaltv.com)
- Sunday Q And A: Dixon Trial Expectations (wbaltv.com)
The trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon on theft charges is set to begin Thursday, but a judge may consider first whether to allow testimony involving another batch of gift cards.
WJZ's Mary Bubala Is Leading WJZ Complete Coverage At The Courthouse.
From wjz.com
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- Day 2 Of Dixon Jury Selection Begins (wjz.com)
The accusations that Mayor Sheila Dixon used holiday gift cards for the needy during personal shopping sprees may sound like a minor embarrassment at worst, a small-time case of a politician enjoying the perks of power. For Dixon, the stakes could not be higher. Dixon, 55, will put her political future in the hands of a jury Monday, when her trial on theft charges begins. She's accused of asking wealthy developer pals to donate gift cards...
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- Gift card scandal could sink Baltimore mayor (dailyillini.com)
BALTIMORE, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Prosecutors and attorneys for Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon are ready to begin jury selection for her trial on theft charges, courtroom observers say.
From upi.com
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- Jury Selection Begins In Dixon Trial (wbaltv.com)
BALTIMORE, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon will need to take the stand in her own defense to prevail in her trial on theft charges, an expert says.
From upi.com
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- Dixon Talks Priorities Exclusively With 11 News (wbaltv.com)
- Dixon Too Honest To Steal? (wbaltv.com)
