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Akron Watergate echoes as Barbuto trial shocks city
Summit County Probate Judge James V. Barbuto faced a non jury trial after a 16 month inquiry into public corruption. He admitted keeping seized weapons in chambers and pled guilty to two misdemeanors. Hoovers says the goal to remove him was achieved though most charges were dismissed for limitations or lack of evidence. The case linked to four officials and prompted resignation and FBI inquiries amid Akron's economic woes and rising unemployment.
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Akron
Ohio
Summit County
James V. Barbuto
Barbuto
Edward Hairston
Barbato
Orval Hoover
Richard Nixon
Betty Knabe
Jeannette Wittbrod
Los Angeles
Anthony Cardarelli
FBI
Hoover