North Little Rock Alderman Sam Baggett and former Alderman Cary Gaines pleaded innocent to federal charges today. Baggett is accused of selling guns to a convicted felon. Gaines is named in a sweeping indictment that alleges efforts to arrange kickbacks on city work.

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