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June 28, 2008

CL – Friends, competitors, colleagues react to sentences

Friends, competitors, colleagues react to sentences “It’s a sad day for the judicial system of our state,” said state Attorney General Jim Hood, among those who have benefitted in campaign contributions from Scruggs. “No one wins in such situations, but by these sentences and the earlier convictions, justice has been served. Hopefully, our system has…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 28, 2008

‘REPREHENSIBLE’

‘REPREHENSIBLE’ One of Scruggs’ co-conspirators in the bribery said Delta businessman P.L. Blake ensured Scruggs would pay Circuit Judge Henry Lackey $50,000 for an order that would send a legal-fee dispute to an arbitration panel rather than a jury. Blake has testified – in yet another fee dispute between Scruggs and a fellow attorney –…