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April 15, 2008

DJ – Scruggs takes the stands, says little

Scruggs takes the stands, says little Disgraced attorney Richard “Dickie” Scruggs took the 5th Amendment against self-incrimination 19 times in Lafayette circuit court Tuesday. He was called to testify in the case of Jones v Scruggs, which seeks a larger share of legal fees from Katrina lawsuit settlements. This lawsuit surrounding the legal-fees distribution is…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
April 15, 2008

CL – Scruggs takes 5th over bribery questions

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…