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February 24, 2008

Judge: Efforts to sway made

Judge: Efforts to sway made Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter has told federal authorities he became aware in 2006 that some people were trying to improperly influence him to rule in favor of lawyer Dickie Scruggs in a Hinds County legal-fees dispute. DeLaughter told authorities he didn’t know whether he was influenced but says he’s followed…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
February 24, 2008

Legislators could toughen penalty for burglaries

Legislators could toughen penalty for burglaries Two bills pending in the Legislature would increase the penalty for burglary of an occupied dwelling in cases such as Martin’s. Under current state law, anyone convicted of breaking into an occupied or unoccupied home, whether armed or not, can receive a minimum of three years in prison. Legislation…