Amherst attorney accused of soliciting bribes in Gonzalez case
The ethics complaint alleges attorney Smith pressed Robert Gonzalez for extra payments totaling seventy thousand dollars claiming donations to judges and police officials would reduce his sentence. Gonzalez pleaded guilty in 2008 and was sentenced to five years in prison.
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Corrections and Clarifications Notice Issued
The Chronicle Telegram invites readers to report factual errors by calling the published number 329-7155 for corrections and clarifications to ensure accurate coverage.
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Lottery results and upcoming jackpots nationwide
Ohio results show Pick 3 6 6 8 and 1 1 9, Pick 4 8 2 4 6 and 2 6 1 2, Pick 5 2 5 6 6 6 and 1 6 7 9 8. Rolling Cash 5 12 20 26 36 37 with $100,000 next, Mega Millions Friday numbers 9 21 25 66 72 MB 7 Megaplier 3. next $140 million. Powerball Wednesday 23 24 27 39 41 PB 30 PP 5. next $90 million. Michigan Friday Daily 3 3 6 6 Daily 4 6 8 1 6 Fantasy 5 1 5 16 28 33. Pennsylvania Friday Pick 3 4 9 4 Pick 4 1 1 2 4 Pick 5 4 4 7 1 3 Cash 5 2 13 26 31 38. West Virginia Friday Daily Three 6 5 0 Daily 4 9 6 0 3.
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Multiple Elyria incidents log juveniles and thefts
Elyria police report May 7 16-year-old cited for obstructing official business and juvenile tobacco possession while a 15-year-old also cited for tobacco. A trio caused a disturbance at Gyro House and a cup of juice was thrown. A man reported six thousand five hundred fifty dollars stolen via unauthorized checks and a three thousand one hundred eleven dollar gift card purchase. Suspect wore black shorts and a black shirt. Late report notes two crack cocaine and paraphernalia charges at Brenda Santos and Catherine Cannon.
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Legal fight shadows Lorain County justice center deal
The article centers on Elyria businessman Larry Jones securing the contract to design and build the Lorain County Justice Center and related work. It notes Jones’s plea deal and testimony against Ross, Jones’s unsuccessful efforts to overturn his conviction, and Ross’s reduced sentence from 10 to nine years after an appeals ruling found jury verdict form flaws. It mentions Judge Burge’s similar errors, charges dropped, Ross’s self improvement efforts in prison, and Judge Pokorny’s remarks on Ross’s remorse. County Prosecutor Will declined comment on a potential opposition to Ross’s early release.
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Cook
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Larry Jones
Jones
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Thomas Pokorny
Dennis Will
Lorain transit trial reveals barriers for El Centro clients
El Centro members rode four bus routes in Lorain to test accessibility and language gaps. They noted schedules and fare complicate travel for low income families, with one commuter walking pregnant and with children to avoid missing appointments. Officials cite funding gaps and past local matches as ongoing system problems. A follow up public meeting is planned to discuss solutions.
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Lorain County
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David Jones
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Levy
Man with long Lorain County crime history tied to 2009 campus fire
The inmate known as CHARGED, then unnamed in court papers, has a lengthy Lorain County record including the 2009 LCCC fire that caused over 8.4 million in damage. Manns cites Accutane brain damage and has sought probation to marry. He faced a 2014 sentencing hearing and a 2007 escape incident. He was slated for release January 2018.
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Lorain County
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Lorain County Common Pleas
Mark Bedeski
Lorain
Medina
Elyria
Village audit flags weak financial reporting and misclassifications
An audit covering 2012 and 2013 cites a material weakness in the village’s financial reporting and notes misclassified line items and misstated figures. It recommends Green review fund balance classifications. The village says the clerk treasurer will be more diligent. Blaine Kelly of Yost’s office declines to confirm or deny any investigation.
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