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Criminal

Jul. 25, 2014

Conspiracy charges dismissed in corruption case

A San Bernardino County judge dealt a heavy blow to prosecutors Wednesday in one of the state's biggest public corruption cases, dismissing some charges against the defendants due to the statute of limitations.


By Katie Lucia


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SAN BERNARDINO - A San Bernardino County judge dealt a heavy blow to prosecutors Wednesday in one of the state's biggest public corruption cases, dismissing some charges against the defendants due to the statute of limitations.


Ruling on defense motions, Superior Court Judge Michael A. Smith found that the statute had expired on conspiracy charges against defendants in the so-called "Colonies&...

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