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Criminal

Aug. 23, 2017

Defense blames corruption trial on ‘unfair’ investigation

A seven-month trial over an alleged bribery scheme among San Bernardino county officials drew to a close Tuesday, with one of the defendants’ attorneys accusing the prosecution of pursuing faulty charges through an unfair investigation.

Defense blames corruption trial on ‘unfair’ investigation
Stephen G. Larson of Larson O’Brien LLP

LOS ANGELES — A seven-month trial over an alleged bribery scheme among San Bernardino County officials drew to a close Tuesday, with one defendant’s attorney accusing the prosecution of pursuing faulty charges after an unfair investigation.

“It was unfair to all these men and all their families. I’m sorry they had to go through this,” said Stephen G. Larson of Larson O’Brien LLP, who argued for Colonies LP partner Jeffrey Burum. Bur...

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