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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…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
April 15, 2008

Senate scuttles measure aimed at hotel-tax hike

The Clarion-Ledger, 4/15/8 Legislation that would allow Jackson residents to decide whether to hike hotel taxes died in the Mississippi Senate late Monday amid fears from lawmakers that it would set a bad precedent. House Bill 1710 cleared the House earlier but only after members made sure it wouldn’t hurt their pocketbooks. The bill would…