Only in 2009, could social networking site Facebook interfere with a trial. Right now, Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon is being convicted of embezzlement. Defense lawyer’s say that Dixon used donated gift cards which were supposed to go to a local charity, on her and her family. Read Full Story
My two Cents are a bit boring, I'm afraid. The Baltimore Sun is saying , "There is no corruption so small that it is unimportant." They're right. Supporters call the trial a witch hunt. They have a point too. The Sun also says, "The mayor's supporters are bound to play down the seriousness of the jury's decision." But is there really any way to play this down? This trial had been about something so trivial it can't be lowered by wishful thinking and wishful spinning. People can play down... Read Full Story
BALTIMORE, Dec. 11 (UPI) --
Lawyers for Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon asked a judge Friday to declare a mistrial in the case in which she was convicted of embezzlement.
Arnold Weiner, Dixon's lead attorney, submitted a 41-page brief that argued at least two jurors lied when questioned before they were selected for the panel, The Baltimore Sun reported. Weiner said five jurors also got in touch with one another during the trial via Facebook.
Judge Dennis Sweeney also gave jurors... Read Full Story
A judge has set a Jan. 21 sentencing date for Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon. The Democrat was convicted last week on a misdemeanor embezzlement charge. Jurors found she took gift cards donated to the city for distribution to needy families. Once Dixon is sentenced, she could be suspended from office under Maryland law. But Dixon's lawyers intend to file a motion for a new trial, and Judge Dennis Sweeney has scheduled a Jan. 6 hearing on that. Jurors deliberated for more than six days before... Read Full Story
Bribery, Backroom backslapping and shady Business deals From Eric Dondero: On Wednesday, Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon, a Democrat, was convicted on one count of Embezzlement. Dixon accepted gift cards for Target and Best Buy from developers in return for favorable reviews on lucrative city contracts. The cards were intended for use by Baltimore's homeless. Reports UPI : Dixon was soliciting gift cards from a developer, then spending the cards instead of giving them to the needy as planned... Read Full Story
Even though a jury has found her guilty of one count of misappropriation in connection with the theft of gift cards meant for needy people, Dixon could remain in office permanently,
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New York Daily News Differing views on Dixon's future Baltimore Sun Despite widespread perception that Sheila Dixon has done a laudable job as Baltimore's mayor, she faces a challenge in trying to maintain a political career while carrying the burden of a criminal conviction, ... Baltimore mayor convicted on fraud charge Boston Globe Baltimore mayor guilty of embezzlement CNN Baltimore mayor convicted of 1 gift card charge The Associated Press Christian Science Monitor - WBAL Radio all 402... Read Full Story
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BALTIMORE, Dec. 1 (UPI) --
Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon was convicted Tuesday of a misdemeanor charge of stealing gift cards donated to poor children and families in her city.
After six days of deliberations, jurors in state court returned with a split verdict, The Baltimore Sun reported. Dixon was acquitted of official misconduct and felony theft, while the jury was unable to reach a verdict on a fraudulent misappropriation charge.
Dixon faces up to five years in prison, but... Read Full Story
Sheila Dixon , the embattled mayor of Baltimore, was found guilty by a jury of her peers today of embezzlement. Dixon was convicted of taking gift cards meant for the city's poor. Mayor Sheila Dixon out the side Baltimore court house. (baltimoresun.com) While Dixon avoided conviction on more serious felony theft charges, she could still be forced from office due to the incident, which involved using or keeping $630 worth of gift cards to stores such as Best Buy, Old Navy, and Target. Outside... Read Full Story
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