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Criminal

Sep. 22, 2017

Hearing to decide fate of 11-month Colonies trial

A Superior Court hearing on Friday will decide the ultimate fate of a corruption trial stretching back to October 2016, which has already resulted in acquittals for three defendants and a hung jury for the fourth.

A San Bernardino Superior Court hearing on Friday will decide the ultimate fate of a corruption trial that started almost a year ago and has resulted in acquittals for three defendants and a hung jury for the fourth.

During the hearing before Judge Michael A. Smith, prosecutors will state whether they wish to retry Jim Erwin, a former county assistant assessor. Smith could choose to dismiss the case altogether, ending the matter wit...

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