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Jury acquits Gilbert Baker on one of 9 felony charges; jury hangs up on the rest

One acquittal, but a hung jury on eight other charges.
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Former judge, now serving prison time, testifies in bribery trial of alleged co-conspirator

Escorted by federal marshals, Maggio entered the courtroom Wednesday in shackles, but at Judge Marshall’s suggestion, they were removed. He wore a black T-shirt and trousers, a gray beard, a black mask, and the same outgoing, chatty personality he was long known for in Conway.
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U.S. attorney in Gilbert Baker bribery case out sick, being tested for COVID

An ill prosecutor throws a wrinkle in trial schedule.

UPDATE: Gilbert Baker trial: Attorney says Supreme Court justice implicated by Maggio. He testifies he lowered judgment to get campaign cash

Michael Maggio is to testify today and he may be asked about reference to his reported attempt to implicate Supreme Court justice in the scheme to which he pleaded guilty.
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State Supreme Court Justice takes witness stand in federal bribery trial of Conway lobbyist

Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Rhonda Wood testified Tuesday that she never talked with former Circuit Judge Michael Maggio about his decision to alter a jury’s award in a nursing home negligence case in 2013 — a ruling that led to Maggio’s imprisonment and to federal bribery charges against former lobbyist Gilbert Baker.

Juror sent home with COVID, but political bribery trial moves forward

Both attorneys’ narratives and questioning of the first witnesses suggested Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Rhonda Wood’s name will become an integral part of both the case for Baker and the case against him.
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State supreme court justice and former U.S. attorney on witness list as bribery trial begins

Should former U.S. Attorney Cody Hiland testify, he could be cross-examined by either of two assistant U.S. attorneys he formerly supervised, Patrick Harris and Julie Peters.

UPDATE: Familiar names on witness lists as jury selection begins in Gilbert Baker bribery trial

The Gilbert Baker bribery trial begins with the disclosure of potential witnesses.
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Judge indicates reluctance on Gilbert Baker's proposal for jury questions and instructions in his bribery trial

Judge has reservations on defense ideas on limits on jury in the Gilbert Baker bribery trial.

Another Republican aims for Arkansas Supreme Court

Another familiar Republican message for a Supreme Court seat.
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Judge refuses to dismiss bribery case against Gilbert Baker and also limits defense topics

Gilbert Baker's bribery trial in July is on.

Arkansas electors cast their six votes for Donald Trump

It's all over for Arkansas, with better votes to come.
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