Scruggs takes 5th over bribery questions
Embattled tort attorney Richard “Dickie” Scruggs was called to testify Tuesday in a civil trial but invoked his 5th Amendment right against self incrimination when questioned about his role in a bribery scheme.
Scruggs was called to testify in Lafayette County Circuit Court in a lawsuit over $26.5 million in legal fees. The lawsuit was filed against Scruggs by a law firm that claims it was shortchanged for its work on Hurricane Katrina litigation.
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4/15/8
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