URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v09/n013/a01.html
Newshawk: Herb
Pubdate: Sun, 04 Jan 2009
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer (OH)
Copyright: 2009 The Cincinnati Enquirer
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/86
Author: Kimball Perry
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/corrupt.htm (Corruption - United States)
BRIBERY PROBE SNARES BAILIFF
Defendants Allegedly Could Buy Secret Friend In Courtroom
Hoping to crack a federal drug case, investigators were listening in
on telephone calls when they stumbled across a conversation that is
sending shock waves through Hamilton County's judicial system.
On that wiretap, federal officials heard what they believe was an
attempt by convicted drug dealer Charles Johnson to buy his freedom by
arranging a meeting with a court bailiff he hoped would fix his sentence.
[Remainder snipped]
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