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WBAL TV 11 News has uncovered new details about Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon's vacation a few months ago that got a big assist from taxpayers.  

Out of Pocket Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon is Convicted of EmbezzlementBossipBaltimore's Mayor, Sheila Dixon, was convicted of a single misdemeanor charge of embezzlement last week. Apparently the mayor was taking gift cards that ...  

You Canadians are such racists. Sheila Dixon was prosecuted by the white state attorney in Maryland for misappropriating $1,500 (ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS) in gift cards donated by developers. That's equal to one day's pay for one consultant in the $1 billion Ontario eHealth caper, for which no-one is going to jail in Canada. And if Sheila Dixon were white, she wouldn't have been prosecuted either.    

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon backs three projects for $30M in stimulus fundsBaltimore Business JournalMayor Sheila Dixon is supporting three development projects to receive money from the stimulus bill — to the exclusion of many more that were vying for ...City development projects chosen for federal bondsBaltimore SunStimulus funds boost Fells Point projectsBaltimore Sunall 7 news articles »  

Mayor Sheila Dixon is supporting three development projects to receive money from the stimulus bill — to the exclusion of many more that were vying for Baltimore’s $30.8 million share of the federal funds.  

Attorneys for Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon are expected to file motions asking for a retrial on charges that she stole and misused gift cards intended for the needy.  

Sweepstakes Prize Could Overturn Jury Conviction in Baltimore Mayor TrialAbout - News & Issues (blog)... a major role in overturning a jury conviction, but that's exactly what could happen in an embezzlement case against Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon. ...  

By Ranjan Bhaduri Dec. 02 (THAINDIAN) The political career of Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon is going through a rough phase for sure. According to the political analyst the mayor is facing major challenges in her career though the public opinion regarding her is on the brighter side. She is burdened with a criminal conviction charge [...]  

Tyrone, a conservative Republican blogger in Baltimore, Md., opines about the liberal Democratic mayor's conviction for stealing gift cards meant for the poor: "I was proven wrong today by the citizens that served on the jury of Mayor Sheila Dixon's theft trial. Our mayor was on trial for personally using gift cards that were meant to be given to needy families. Before this case went to trial, I thought for sure that Dixon was going to be...  

Baltimore's mayor was convicted Tuesday on a single charge she took gift cards intended for the city's poor. Although Sheila Dixon was acquitted of a felony theft charge, her conviction could force her from office.  

BALTIMORE, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon said she regrets the impact her gift card scandal conviction had upon the city of Baltimore.  

Baltimore housing officials have ended the Holly Trolley charity event that figured prominently in Mayor Sheila Dixon's theft trial.  

A jury convicted Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon on Tuesday of embezzlement for improperly using gift cards intended for the needy.  

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon (pictured) could be facing jail time after being found guilty of stealing gift cards that were meant for poor citizens of her city and using them for her own personal use. Last January Dixon was indicted...  

After more than six days of deliberation, a jury convicted Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon of embezzlement Tuesday, sending City Hall into confusion and putting the  

November 25, 2009 -- The judge in Mayor Sheila Dixon's trial took the jury down what he described as a potentially "slippery slope" by granting the jury's request to...  

In a brief statement on Thursday regarding her recent guilty verdict on embezzlement charges, Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon said she's reviewing her options and will continue to work hard at city business.  

(The Associated Press) Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon has resumed her duties a day after a jury found her guilty of taking gift cards from a program meant to help the city's poor children.The city solicitor has said Dixon will remain on the job until the case comes to a legal conclusion.  

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon talks to reporters Thursday, two days after she was found guilty on one count of misappropriation.  

November 24, 2009 -- University of Baltimore School of Law professor Jose F. Anderson has a cautionary tale for any defendant waiting on a jury as a holiday...  

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon was convicted yesterday on a single charge that she stole gift cards intended for the needy. The AP reports that although the 55-year-old Democratic Baltimore mayor was acquitted of felony theft charges, her misdemeanor conviction could force... Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.  

*Baltimore's mayor was convicted Tuesday on a single charge of taking gift cards from a program intended for the city's poor children and using them to buy electronics, including an Xbox video game system.  

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon (D) was convicted today of fraudulent misappropriation, the Baltimore Sun reports. Dixon was accused of using or keeping $630 worth of gift cards solicited from a wealthy developer. Her conviction could ultimately force her removal from office if she loses on appeal.  

WBAL gets big tune-in after Sheila Dixon verdictBaltimore SunIt's been a long time since Baltimore had as big a breaking news story as the guilty verdict Tuesday in the trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon. ...  

New York Daily NewsBaltimore mayor guilty of embezzlementCNN(CNN) -- A jury convicted Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon on Tuesday of embezzlement for improperly using gift cards intended for the needy, the chief investigator for the state prosecutor's office said. She was found guilty of a single misdemeanor count ...Some in city say Dixon 'targeted,' others that she 'was crooked'Baltimore SunBaltimore's Mayor Is ConvictedNew York TimesBehind The...  

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon has resumed her regular duties a day after a jury found her guilty of taking gift cards from a program meant to help the city"s poor children.from NewsChannel 8  

BALTIMORE — Baltimore's mayor was convicted Tuesday on a single charge she took gift cards intended for the city's poor. Although Sheila Dixon was acquitted of a felony theft charge, her conviction could force her from office. Jurors deliberated more than six days after hearing the Democrat accused of using or keeping $630 worth of gift cards. She allegedly solicited most of the cards from a wealthy developer and then bought electronics at...  

Baltimore SunJury Â'making progress' in trial of Baltimore mayorWashington PostBy The Baltimore Sun Jurors in the theft and embezzlement trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon said Monday that they were making "progress" but were ...Mayor Sheila Dixon signs the live entertainment billBaltimore SunThe Sheila Dixon Trial: Stage five is over, stage six is in progressExaminer.comBaltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon (Courtesy Photo)Afro...  

ABC NewsMayor Dixon owes Baltimore an explanationBaltimore SunHere's a preview of an editorial we're working on. Let us know what you think. The best comments will appear alongside it in the print edition. Mayor Sheila Dixon deserves every right of due process the court system provides -- post-trial motions, ...Baltimore mayor's guilt may not mean speedy exitThe Associated PressJury Finds Baltimore Mayor Guilty Of Swindling From The...  

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.  

November 19, 2009 -- Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon's fate now rests with the jury. The nine women and three men got the case around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, but after...  

Another member of the jury in the trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon told 11 News she believes the mayor got off easy and was disappointed Dixon didn't testify.  

Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon is vowing to fight on after a misdemeanor conviction was handed down that could lead to her removal from office. She went straight back to work at City Hall on Wednesday.  

Another member of the jury in the trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon told 11 News she believes the mayor got off easy and was disappointed Dixon didn't testify.  

Mayor Sheila Dixon could face as long as five years in jail as a result of being found guilty Tuesday of a misdemeanor count of embezzlement by a Baltimore jury.  

Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon is vowing to fight on after a misdemeanor conviction that could lead to her removal from office.  

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“A jury convicted Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon on Tuesday of embezzlement for improperly using gift cards intended for the needy, the chief investigator for the state prosecutor’s office said. She was found guilty of a single misdemeanor count of fraudulent misappropriation by a fiduciary. She could be removed from office because it is a theft-related [...]  

The verdicts are in in the trial of Baltimore mayor and Obama supporter Sheila Dixon, and she seems to have beaten most of the more serious charges. She was only found guilty on one count, using gift cards intended for the poor.Baltimore's mayor was convicted Tuesday on a single charge she took gift cards intended for the city's poor. Although Sheila Dixon was acquitted of a felony theft charge,  

A jury convicted Mayor Sheila Dixon yesterday on one count of embezzlement for stealing gift cards meant for poor residents, but it acquitted her of three other charges, including the most serious felony-theft charge.  

WBAL TV 11 News sat down with a judge to decipher the meaning of the jury's notes and the impact they could have on the outcome of the trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon.  

Baltimore's Mayor Sheila Dixon was convicted on Dec. 1, 2009, by a jury of her peers, of stealing gift cards, worth about $525, intended for the "poor and needy." As a result, she will forfeit her office, lose her $83,000 a year pension, and could go to jail. Her crime paled in significance to the massive wrongdoings of the Wall Street Mob, but, the State Prosecutor underscored to the jury: The Mayor was stealing "from the children of...  

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon was found guilty Tuesday of misdemeanor charges that she made personal use of hundreds of dollars worth of gift cards intended for needy residents in the city. Dixon was acquitted on more serious charges, including felony theft. Donna Marie Owens, a reporter for NPR member station WYPR-FM in Baltimore, explains what the verdict means for both the mayor and the City of Baltimore.  

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...  

The trial may be over, but there are post trial motions due to be filed this week in the theft case against Mayor Sheila Dixon. Meanwhile, Dixon is expected to maintian her public schedule. Stay with WBAL AM 1090 all week for developments in this case.  

Baltimore, Nov 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) After a long 4-year probe, the Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon is all set to face graft charges and be the star of a trial centered on her. The charges against her are that she stole gift cards from needy and poor Baltimore families and then knowingly used those [...]  

Future Uncertain For Baltimore Mayor After ConvictionWAMUDecember 02, 2009 - Sheila Dixon is still the mayor of Baltimore--for now. Dixon could be removed from office after being found guilty of a misdemeanor. ...and more »  

Baltimore SunClosing arguments set in Baltimore mayor's theft trialWashington PostBy Baltimore Sun Jurors are set to hear closing arguments Thursday in the criminal theft trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon, without hearing from her. ...Jury begins deliberations in Baltimore mayor trialThe Associated PressCummings' part in Baltimore mayor's trial: Will he testify? Or not?Baltimore SunThe Sheila Dixon Trial: Stage four, the defense rests...  

November 4, 2009 -- Less than a week before jury selection begins in the gift card theft trial that could end her political career, Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon said...  

Jurors in the theft trial of Sheila Dixon convicted the Baltimore mayor Tuesday on a single charge of taking gift cards intended for the city’s poor. Although Dixon was acquitted of a felony theft charge, her conviction could force her from office. Jurors deliberated more than six days after hearing the Democrat was accused of using or [...]  

BALTIMORE - Baltimore’s mayor was convicted yesterday on a single charge she took gift cards intended for the city’s poor. Although Sheila Dixon was acquitted of felony theft charges, her misdemeanor conviction could force her from office.  

In a brief statement on Thursday regarding her recent guilty verdict on embezzlement charges, Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon said she's reviewing her options and will continue to work hard at city business. Meanwhile, the political impact remains to be seen in Annapolis.  

If Dixon's conviction is part of a greater movement to significantly reduce corruption and ensure the efficient use of taxpayer money, then we acknowledge the importance of these lawsuits. However, if this is nothing more than a display and the city is not making sincere strides to institute higher moral standards, then we question the ultimate goal of the proceedings.  

BALTIMORE - Baltimore's mayor was convicted yesterday on a single charge of taking gift cards intended for the city's poor. Although Sheila Dixon was acquitted of felony theft charges, her misdemeanor conviction could force her from office.  

In a brief statement on Thursday regarding her recent guilty verdict on embezzlement charges, Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon said she's reviewing her options and will continue to work hard at city business. Meanwhile, the political impact remains to be seen in Annapolis.  

by Claudine Zap Baltimore, the site of the fictional crimeumentary "The Wire," is the real-life city where the mayor was convicted of stealing from the poor. Really. Mayor Sheila Dixon was charged with one count of charging up gift cards intended for the needy. What's next, taking candy from babies? (Mayor Dixon, do not answer that.) Interest in the case drew immediate Web searches on "sheila dixon trial," "sheila dixon verdict," and "sheila...  

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...  

Jurors in the theft trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon return to court after deliberating 25 1/2 hours over four days without a verdict.  

On Tuesday, Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon was found guilty on one count of embezzlement in connection with her use of gift cards intended to help needy families.  

For years at the center of a major City Hall corruption investigation, the notoriously crooked mayor of Maryland’s largest city—famous for being the first black woman to hold the office—has been convicted by a jury of embezzlement. Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon was found guilty of embezzling gift cards donated to the city by a developer for poor families to buy herself expensive electronic equipment, fur coats and other items. The immensely...  

Just in time for the holidays! Along with visions of sugarplums, I'm fantasizing about the literary frenzy that will soon hit these three headline-hogging women: Sheila Dixon, Michaele Salahi and Tiger Woods' girlfriend (if she really exists). Any bets on which...  

State prosecutors won't retry -- at least in the immediate future -- a fraudulent misappropriation count against Mayor Sheila Dixon. Meanwhile, Dixon's lawyers have indicated they plan to file a motion for a new trial.  

The Sheila Dixon verdict is in after her trial and today the Baltimore Mayor was convicted of embezzlement for stealing the gift cards that were meant for poor residents. She was not however, convicted for three other charges that were laid against her, the most serious being...read more  

As part of baltimoresun.com’s Baltimore Celebrity Smackdown – a March Madness-type tournament to determine Baltimore’s biggest celebrity – former WWE diva and Rosedale native Stacy Keibler is matched up against Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon in the first round. Winners will...  

Before a verdict in the theft trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon has even been reached, officials are already working on changing some of the ways City Hall does business.  

The Baltimore Sun is reporting that Shawana Tyler, Juror Number 3, attended the same event as Mayor Sheila Dixon and one of the witnesses who testified against her. Tyler did not disclose that to the judge. The defense is likely to ask for a mistrial based on this news.  

The theft trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon continued into Tuesday as jurors once again couldn't reach a decision on Monday.  

Friday will be a long day for Mayor Sheila Dixon.  The mayor started her day off by making a surprise appearance on Larry Young's radio show. But before she can start her weekend, she has to make four public appearances.    

(The Associated Press) Two of the seven charges against Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon are being dropped.A judge dismissed the charges Tuesday during the mayor's theft trial. Prosecutors claim Dixon used gift cards intended for the needy for personal shopping sprees.  

Whether or not Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon gets to keep her office in City Hall will depend on if the state's Constitution applies in the case, as well as the opinion of the judge who presided over her trial.  

Mayor Sheila Dixon signed the live entertainment bill into law today, making it easier for certain taverns and restaurants to have bands, karaoke, DJs and such.Though neighborhood associations haven't been big fans of the bill, I think it's a step in the right direction for Baltimore. And I live in South Baltimore, which will be affected by the zoning changes ...  

Lawyers for Sheila Dixon say they intend to appeal the conviction. (She beat three other charges, and the jury deadlocked on one more.) The gift cards were worth approximately $500 and were given by a developer, who says they were...  

Mayor Sheila Dixon kept a packed schedule of public appearances Saturday, even with her fate in the hands of a jury. Deliberations continue Monday. If convicted, Dixon would be removed from office.  

Jurors in Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon's theft trial ended their first day of deliberations without a verdict. They will resume Friday.  

Jury acquits mayor of felony theft charge, but guilty finding could force her from office; 'the city will still continue to move forward'; prosecutor calls it 'sad day' for Baltimore Jurors in the theft trial of Sheila Dixon convicted the Baltimore mayor Tuesday on a single charge of taking gift cards intended for the city's poor.  

The theft trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon will continue into Tuesday as jurors once again couldn't reach a decision on Monday and were eventually sent home.  

John Waters : You know, I feel bad for her. I think she was doing a good job as mayor. I guess she probably did it, I wasn’t there for the trial every day. I saw the jurors be interviewed, and they seemed very conscientious, very intelligent, very ...  

The defense and prosecution in Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon's theft trial say they plan to each spend about an hour on closing arguments. WJZ's Mary Bubala Is Leading WJZ Complete Coverage.  

After seven days of deliberations, a Baltimore Circuit Court jury found Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon guilty Tuesday of one count of embezzlement in connection with her use of gift cards donated by a city developer for needy families.  

The defense and prosecution in Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon"s theft trial say they plan to each spend about an hour on closing arguments.from NewsChannel 8  

Tweet This Story! Baltimore’s first African-American woman mayor was convicted of stealing gift cards meant for the city’s poor, Tuesday. 55-year-old Sheila Dixon may be forced to step down from her seat after keeping $630 worth of gift cards, and using them to buy electronics from Best Buy, clothing from Old Navy and items from Target. Now, Baltimore’s [...]  

Baltimore's mayor was convicted Tuesday on a single charge she took gift cards intended for the city's poor. Although Sheila Dixon was acquitted of felony theft charges, her misdemeanor conviction could force her from office.  

Whether or not Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon gets to keep her office in City Hall will depend on if the state's Constitution applies in the case, as well as the opinion of the judge who presided over her trial.  

Opening statements begin Thursday in the trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon, the first African-American woman to lead the city. Prosecutors say Dixon asked wealthy developers to donate gift cards to the poor in Baltimore, and then used those cards for personal shopping sprees.  

BALTIMORE — Baltimore’s mayor was convicted Tuesday on a single charge she took gift cards intended for the city’s poor. Although Sheila Dixon was acquitted of felony theft charges, her misdemeanor conviction could force her from office. Jurors deliberated more...  

A jury rules that Sheila Dixon took gift cards for the city's poor but acquits her of three other charges, including felony theft. The conviction of fraudulent misappropriation by a fiduciary could force her from office.  

(By DAVID DISHNEAU, Associated Press Writer) Baltimore's mayor has been convicted on a single charge of taking gift cards intended for the city's poor.Sheila Dixon was acquitted of three other charges on Tuesday, including felony theft. But the conviction of fraudulent misappropriation by a fiduciary could force her from office.  

Mayor Sheila Dixon... on trial for theft... is keeping up a busy public schedule when she is not in the courtroom.from ABC 7 News  

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.  

Mayor Sheila Dixon faces charges of theft and embezzlement amid accusations she used gift cards intended for needy families.  

BALTIMORE 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. Shes accused of asking wealthy developer...  

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Baltimore's mayor was convicted Tuesday on a single charge she took gift cards intended for the city's poor. Although Sheila Dixon was acquitted of a felony theft charge, her conviction could force her from office. Jurors deliberated more than six days after hearing the Democrat accused of using or keeping $630 worth of gift cards. She allegedly solicited most of the cards from a wealthy developer and then bought electronics...  

BALTIMORE (AP)—Baltimore’s mayor was convicted Tuesday on a single charge she took gift cards intended for the city’s poor. Although Sheila Dixon was acquitted of a felony theft charge, her conviction could force her from office. Jurors deliberated more than six days after hearing the Democrat accused of using or keeping $630 worth of gift cards. She allegedly solicited most of the cards from a wealthy developer and then bought electronics at...  

In another surprising twist in the theft trial against Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon, the defense called two witnesses to the stand on Wednesday and rested its case before 10 a.m.  

Washington PostBaltimore mayor's trial to begin ThursdayWashington PostBy The Baltimore Sun The jury of nine women and three men chosen for Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon's trial on theft charges will begin work Thursday, ...Trial Begins for Baltimore MayorNew York TimesSheila Dixon trial: the tricky business of prosecuting a mayorChristian Science MonitorBaltimore Mayor's Theft Trial BeginsNPRUnited Press International -BET -NewsBusters (blog...  

A third member of the jury that found Mayor Sheila Dixon guilty of misappropriation is now speaking out. Shiron Davis wanted to convict Dixon on more serious charges. Meanwhile, a 32 year old opinion from the state attorney general sets the time when Dixon must step aside. The opinion is on a case very similar to the Dixon case.  

Maryland – Baltimore’s mayor was convicted Tuesday on a single charge she took gift cards intended for the city’s poor. Although Sheila Dixon was acquitted of a felony theft charge, her conviction could force her from office. Jurors deliberated more than six days after hearing the Democrat accused of using or keeping $630 worth of gift [...]  

Mayor Sheila Dixon says she "regrets" the people of Baltimore for having to go through the ordeal of her trial. Dixon appeared at one of the largest holiday season events Thursday night and has more public appearances this weekend. Meanwhile, there are some concerns about jurors in the Mayor's trial ignoring the judge's order and talking to each other on Facebook.  

A jury convicted Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon on one count of fraudulent misappropriation by a fiduciary regarding gift cards she used personally that were intended for the needy. The jury found her not guilty on two theft charges that alleged she stole the gift cards.  

A jury convicts Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon of misusing gift cards donated for needy families but found her not guilty on three counts. Tuesday's guilty verdict sent shock waves throughout City Hall, but the question lingers -- what will happen to the mayor as leader of the city now that she's been convicted?  

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...  

A jury found Mayor Sheila Dixon guilty Tuesday of a single charge of taking gift cards from the city's needy. WJZ viewers weigh in on the verdict.  

Baltimore SunDixon is convicted, but larger corruption goes unpunishedBaltimore Sun2 editorial ("No petty corruption), I became upset with your assertion that the verdict against Mayor Sheila Dixon affirms that no one is above the law. ...Timeline of turmoil surrounding Mayor DixonBaltimore Business JournalMayor trial jury reaches verdicts on some countsThe San Francisco ExaminerJury in mayor's trial recesses; will resume TuesdayCecil...  

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.  

Filed under: Investigations, CrimeOn Thursday, more than 10 months after she was indicted, Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon will face a jury, accused of taking $1,500 in gift cards to Old Navy, Best Buy, Toys-R-Us, and Target for her personal use. Prosecutors allege that Dixon stole gift cards donated for the use of needy families and then spent them on clothes, DVDs, and electronics for herself. Dixon has adamantly denied all charges. But even...  

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.  

Mayor Sheila Dixon was convicted of one count of embezzlement after days of deliberations by a jury examining whether she misused gift cards intended for the poor.This brings an end to the first of two trials for the mayor, but...  

The jury in the public corruption trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon is back for a seventh day of deliberations. The panel provided a clue to its progress late Monday afternoon, when the forewoman sent out a note saying the jury couldn't reach a unanimous decision on all counts. Seconds later, the jury sent out another note asking to resume deliberations Tuesday.  Mary Bubala Leads WJZ's Complete Coverage  

Prosecutors detail alleged gift card use by Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon, while the defense argued that the cards were given to Dixon to use at her discretion by a former boyfriend. Also, David Collins names potential witnesses.  

Dixon also thanked God, her staff and supporters. She said she was "blessed" with the opportunity to serve the people of Baltimore. BALTIMORE (AP) - Mayor Sheila Dixon vowed to continue serving after her conviction a single charge she took gift cards ...  

Witness testimony will continue Friday in the corruption trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon. WJZ's Mary Bubala Is Leading WJZ Complete Coverage.  

While Mayor Sheila Dixon was dealing with her trial, many city residents were on pins and needles wondering what would happen. Now that the guilty verdict has been handed down, they had plenty to say.  

Political analyst Doni Glover talks about Mayor Sheila Dixon's future, the transparency of the case and what may be never for Dixon.  

Attorneys plan to deliver their opening statements at the trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon on Thursday, but first, several motions were argued, including whether or not evidence of Dixon's good character would be allowed.  

A stoic looking Mayor Sheila Dixon and her lead defense attorney, Arnold Weiner, discuss the guilty verdict with reporters outside the courthouse.  

BALTIMORE (AP)- 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. Dixon is accused of stealing gift cards donated for ...  

The first witness is called at the trial in which Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon is accused of stealing gift cards intended for the needy.  

State Prosecutor Robert A. Rohrbaugh spent about 50 minutes delivering opening remarks Thursday afternoon in the criminal theft trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon, tracing two sets of gifts cards that Dixon is accused of taking and spending on ...  

Baltimore’s Mayor Is Convicted By IAN URBINA BALTIMORE — A jury convicted Mayor Sheila Dixon on Tuesday on one count of embezzlement for stealing gift cards meant for poor residents, but it acquitted her of three other charges, including the most serious felony theft charge. Ms. Dixon, whose conviction may force her from office, faced five theft-related charges, and the jury failed to reach a unanimous decision concerning one of them. The...  

BALTIMORE -- Store receipts prove Mayor Sheila Dixon used gift cards for the needy during personal shopping sprees, prosecutors said Thursday, though defense attorneys argued they were intended for her use.  

Attorneys plan to deliver their opening statements at the trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon on Thursday, but first, several motions were argued, including whether or not evidence of Dixon's good character would be allowed.  

PR experts say it's not too late for Baltimore Mayor Dixon to say she's sorryBaltimore Business JournalDave Groobert, general manager of Washington, DC, PR agency Environics Communications, said Dixon needs to take responsibility for her actions. ...and more »  

Prosecutors detailed alleged gift card use by Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon in court on Thursday, while the mayor's defense team argued that the cards were given to Dixon to use at her discretion by a former boyfriend.  

". . . Baltimore Mayor Sheila A. Dixon, a founding member of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns coalition -- an anti-gun group led by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg -- has been found guilty on one count of fraudulent misappropriation by a fiduciary. When asked whether the mayor would step down from office, Dixon's attorney said, 'All things are being considered...' Baltimore's mayor was convicted Tuesday on a single charge she took gift...  

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon is showing signs of stress as she braces herself for the start of testimony Thursday in her felony theft trial.  

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon is showing signs of stress as she braces herself for the start of testimony Thursday in her felony theft trial.  

A Baltimore Circuit Court jury has convicted Mayor Sheila Dixon of one count of misappropriation for the misuse of gift cards from developer Patrick Turner. Hear what Mayor Dixon, her attorney and the state prosecutor had to say right after the verdict was read. See statements from Governor O'Malley, Council President Rawlings-Blake and City Solicitor Nilson.  

Jury selection gets started as Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon steps into a courtroom to plead not guilty. I-Team reporters Jayne Miller and David Collins have team coverage.  

The jury did return a guilty verdict on one of the five charges against Mayor Sheila Dixon. Legally, Dixon is not convicted until she is sentenced. Depending on the sentence the judge hands down, Dixon may be able to stay in office.  

Jurors returned Monday to Baltimore Circuit Court after a long holiday weekend to continue deliberations in the public corruption trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon.  

A jury in the public corruption trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon has asked to resume deliberations for a seventh day.from NewsChannel 8  

The 11 News I-Team has obtained information about conversations Mayor Sheila Dixon's lawyers, prosecutors and the judge have been having in Dixon's trial.  

BALTIMORE, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Some supporters of Baltimore Mayor Shelia Dixon said her future as a public official is in doubt after her misdemeanor theft conviction.  

Jury selection begins Monday in the criminal case against Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon. I-Team reporter David Collins discusses what prosecutor's plan to do to make the charges stick.  

Just days before her trail is set to begin, Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon spoke exclusively with 11 News reporter John Sherman about her commitment to keep the business of the city as her top priority.  

The holiday weekend is just about over, and for 12 Baltimore City jurors, that means Monday morning it will be time to resume deliberations in the case against Mayor Sheila Dixon.  

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon's trial will be uncharted territory when it begins on Monday, and as I-Team lead investigative reporter Jayne Miller says, there's a lot at stake, regardless of the outcome.  

Monday morning, the jury of nine women and three men return to their deliberations at the theft trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon. This will be the panel's sixth day of deliberations. Listen for updates from Courthouse East throughout the day Monday on AM 1090 WBAL. Listen for bulletins immediately when a verdict is reached.  

BALTIMORE -- 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.  

After the judge in the theft trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon denied a request by the defense to declare a mistrial, jurors continued deliberations before being allowed to go home for the holiday. Also, a long-standing question in the case is finally answered.  

Response to the ongoing trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon is coming into City Hall -- even before the verdict -- that's directly related to the gift card issue uncovered during the case and how widespread the lack of oversight is.  

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon said she will be in attendance for her upcoming criminal trial but didn't answer other questions about how the day-to-day city business will be handled while the trial plays out.  

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon says she will be in attendance for her upcoming criminal trial but didn't answer other questions about how the day-to-day city business will be handled while the trial plays out.  

Mayor Sheila Dixon is trying to keep her office running as business as usual even while her trial has entered its fourth day without a verdict. She was out Tuesday night at a turkey basket giveaway in west Baltimore with Ravens' linebacker Ray Lewis.  

Southwest Baltimore has surfaced as the next possible home for D.C. United. With plans for a new stadium in the D.C. area stalled, the area's MLS franchise is being recruited by Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon, who asked the Maryland Stadium Authority ...  

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon has asked for a study on the feasibility of building a soccer stadium to house major league soccer team D.C. United.  

Rush Limbaugh is upset that the Governor of Maryland may appoint an African-American to replace Baltimore's corruptocrat Mayor Sheila Dixon, who is under indictiment for theft and perjury. Limbaugh is quoted as saying: "My concern is who would the governor...  

Jurors in Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon's theft trial continued to send questions after they were dismissed for the day, prompting the judge to call them back in to the courtroom and tell them to stop.  

For a second day, jury deliberations in the theft trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon ended in a dismissal. The jury will reconvene on Monday morning.  

The prosecution wrapped up its case for felony theft against Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon on Tuesday, and the defense got two counts against Dixon thrown out since a key witness for the state didn't testify. Find out what testimony won't be heard now that he won't be called.  

Prosecutors and the defense team for Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon will make their closing arguments before a jury Thursday in the mayor's theft trial.  

Twelve days ago I noted how the Baltimore Sun failed to mention indicted Mayor Sheila Dixon's Democratic Party affiliation in a story about an embezzlement trial. The mayor stands accused of misappropriating gift cards intended for poor Baltimoreans. Instead of making sure the donated retail gift cards got into the hands of needy folks, Dixon is alleged to have used them for her own personal shopping spree. Today, with the Dixon jury...  

BALTIMORE -- Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon is about to put her political future in the hands of a jury. Dixon goes on trial Monday on theft charges. She's accused of hitting up her wealthy developer pals to donate thousands of dollars' worth of gift cards to needy families. Prosecutors say she used those gift cards for her personal shopping instead.  

At least one prominent Washington politician, President Barack Obama, has carefully kept his distance this year from Sheila Dixon, the indicted mayor of Baltimore. That hasn't been the case with many other public figures, including Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, who...  

Jurors resume deliberations Monday in the trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon. Mary Bubala and a team of reporters will be following the deliberations and will also have expert legal analysis.  

One of the developers who gave Mayor Sheila Dixon gift cards testified at her trial Monday, saying the cards were meant for needy families and not the mayor herself.  

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The jury hearing Mayor Sheila Dixon's felony theft trial was given the case at 12:33pm after closing arguments and jury instructions. Listen to WBAL AM 1090 for live updates through the day, and bulletins immediately when a verdict is reached.  

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon enters the Mitchell Courthouse East Monday morning as a criminal defendant. If convicted on theft charges she could face prison time and be removed from office. Listen to WBAL AM 1090 throughout the week for hourly reports from the trial.  

Mayor Sheila Dixon has asked the Maryland Stadium Authority to consider building a soccer stadium in Baltimore for D.C. United... the Major League Soccer franchise in Washington.from NewsChannel 8  

The jury deliberating Mayor Sheila Dixon's felony theft trial is taking the weekend off. As she left court, Mayor Dixon said she was going to "have a great weekend." She has a number of public appearances Saturday.  

BALTIMORE -- Mayor Sheila Dixon has asked the Maryland Stadium Authority to consider building a soccer stadium in Baltimore for the DC United. Tuesday, October 6, 2009.Read Full Article  

The jury Monday is expected to hear testimony from one of the two developers Mayor Sheila Dixon allegedly asked to donate gift cards for needy people. Prosecutors allege Dixon kept some of the gift cards. Listen for updates from Courthouse East all day Monday on AM 1090, WBAL.  

The jury is expected back Friday after they were sent home after the first day of deliberations in Mayor Sheila Dixon's trial. WJZ's Mary Bubala Is Leading WJZ Complete Coverage.  

11 News I-Team reporters Jayne Miller and David Collins have team coverage of the closing arguments and jury deliberation in the trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon.  

Prosecutors say developer Ronald Lipscomb gave gift cards to Mayor Sheila Dixon that were intended for needy families. Defense lawyers say the developer "pursued" Dixon with expensive gifts. Lipscomb may testify Friday. Listen to WBAL AM 1090 for updates.  

Attorneys will deliver their opening statements Thursday at the trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon. WJZ's Mary Bubala Is Leading WJZ Complete Coverage At The Courthouse.  

By ALEX DOMINGUEZ Associated Press Writer BALTIMORE (AP) - Prosecutors say receipts prove Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon went on personal shopping excursions with holiday gift cards meant for the needy. Jurors were shown slides of the receipts Thursday. However, defense attorneys argued in opening statements that the cards were gifts to Dixon from her ex-boyfriend, Ronald Lipscomb, who is a developer. Defense attorney Arnold Weiner told jurors...  

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon's trial is on hold for Veterans Day. After she laid a wreath at War Memorial Plaza, the mayor admonished a press aide and reporters who were waiting to talk to her about the trial.  

Sweeney's jovial guidance in Dixon trial called critical in high-profile proceedings 1 | single page A smiling Mayor Sheila Dixon arrives at Courthouse East on the morning of closing arguments.  

Ten months after she was indicted, Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon on Monday enters a courtroom -- about a block from City Hall -- as a criminal defendant.  

BALTIMORE | Store receipts prove Mayor Sheila Dixon used gift cards meant for people in need during personal shopping sprees, prosecutors said Thursday, though defense attorneys argued they were intended for her use. Prosecutors showed slides of the receipts to jurors in opening statements. Defense attorneys said Ms. Dixon's former boyfriend, developer Ronald Lipscomb, had anonymously given her gift cards for her to use as she pleased...  

Lawyers for Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon say prosecutors are still using inadmissible evidence in their attempt to make perjury charges stick.  

Lawyers for Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon say prosecutors are still using inadmissible evidence in their attempt to make perjury charges stick.  

The first day of the City Hall corruption trial surrounding Mayor Sheila Dixon started Monday with a not guilty plea and jury selection. Day two of jury selection is underway. Dixon arrived in court for the day around 8:30 a.m. WJZ's Mary Bubala Is Leading WJZ Complete Coverage At The Courthouse.  

Mayor Sheila Dixon's theft trial resumes Tuesday morning, with another day of jury selection. The judge said that progress was made Monday, and he is hopeful a panel of 12 jurors and at least four alternates will be picked by the end of the day Tuesday. Listen to WBAL AM 1090 for updates through the day.  

As her trial on theft charges begins Monday, Mayor Sheila Dixon says she is doing "what people elected me to do." WBAL's continuous coverage of the Dixon trial starts Monday morning on Maryland's Morning News. It continues through the week with reports from the Mitchell Court House.  

Mayor Sheila Dixon confers with press aide Ian Brennan, as she arrives in court Friday. (Photo by WBAL's Robert Lang) Randell Finney (right) returns to his lawyer's office after testifying Friday. (Photo by WBAL's Robert Lang) In this courtroom ...  

High comedy will hit Baltimore, on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. Mayor Sheila Dixon's trial on theft charges begins. She's accused of stealing about $1,500 of gift cards slated for the poor. The Mayor denies any wrongdoing. There's an ex-boyfriend, a developer, in the mix. He's already copped a plea in another City Hall corruption case and plans to testify against the Mayor. Oh, where is the iconic film maker John Waters when we need him the most?  

Week two of Mayor Sheila Dixon's trial gets under way next week. Our legal analyst weighs in on what to expect and whether the jury selection is tilted in favor of the mayor or not.  

For the first time since Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Sheila Dixon returns to Courthouse East Thursday morning as her trial resumes. Listen to WBAL AM 1090 throughout the day for updates from the trial.  

Gift cards continue to be the main focus in the trial against Mayor Sheila Dixon. WJZ's Mary Bubala Is Leading WJZ Complete Coverage.  

Mayor Sheila Dixon is set to face a judge and jury. Venable LLP attorney Geoffrey Garinther weighs in on what to expect from jury selection to the mayor testifying. U.S. Rep. Frank Kratovil is Sunday's Q And A guest.  

Baltimore business leaders want Mayor Sheila Dixon’s trial to move quickly so city government can resume business as usual, with or without her.  

Five days before trial, Mayor Sheila Dixon says she has no reason to quit her job and declares the truth is about to come out. More information is also revealed about taxpayer money used during one of her recent vacations.  

Five days before trial, Mayor Sheila Dixon says she has no reason to quit her job and declares the truth is about to come out. More information is also revealed about taxpayer money used during one of her recent vacations.  

New court filings offer a clearer glimpse of how Mayor Sheila Dixon will defend herself on Monday as her trial begins. It appears her lawyers will try to show that she’s too honest to steal from the poor.  

The judge in the trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon is optimistic that the panel of 12 jurors and at least four alternates will be chosen by the end of Tuesday's court session.  

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon has written a letter to the Maryland Stadium Authority asking the agency to study the possibility of building a new soccer stadium for Major League Soccer’s D.C. United.  

Make sure to watch 11 News Today on Monday for developments surrounding Mayor Sheila Dixon. We'll also have live cut-ins during NBC's Today show.  

Next week, Baltimore city Mayor Sheila Dixon will go on trial on theft charges amid allegations that she stole gift cards intended for needy families, but will she go with a judge or a jury?  

Jury selection begins Monday for the trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon who is charged with stealing gift cards intended for the needy, and the expense is drawing attention.  

Next week, Baltimore city Mayor Sheila Dixon will go on trial on theft charges amid allegations that she stole gift cards intended for needy families. Will she pick a judge or jury?  

There's a lot at stake in the Mayor Sheila Dixon trial, regardless of the outcome. I-Team lead investigative reporter Jayne Miller explains.  

With Mayor Sheila Dixon's trial just days away, she again says she has no plans to give up leadership of the city -- even temporarily.  

... jurors that Lipscomb gave the gifts anonymously, as did developer Patrick Turner. Prosecutors must prove Dixon intentionally stole the gift cards. Dixon would automatically be removed from office if convicted. BALTIMORE: Prosecutors say receipts ...  

Mayor Sheila Dixon wants to look into the feasibility of building a soccer stadium in south Baltimore ("Dixon eyeing soccer arena," Oct. 7). Meanwhile, Baltimore still ranks at or near the top of the lists of major cities in these categories: unwed ...Read Full Article  

Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon released a statement Wednesday following the announcement that a 13-year-old Baltimore girl passed away, days after she was hospitalized and diagnosed with the H1N1, or swine flu, virus.  

Mayor Sheila Dixon has asked the Maryland Stadium Authority to explore the possibility of building a soccer stadium in Baltimore to woo D.C. United, the Major League Soccer franchise in the nation's capital that has said it is looking for a new ...  

Mayor Sheila Dixon says she will not hand over the reins of power at City Hall temporarily when she goes on trial for theft next month. Dixon