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Jimmy Dimora on Trial

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Main Defendant: Jimmy Dimora

3:10 PM, Dec 20, 2011

FBI says former Cuyahoga County Commissioner James C. "Jimmy" Dimora is main target of county corruption probe

Witness: Frank Russo

4:36 PM, Dec 20, 2011

Prosecutors plan to have former Cuyahoga County Auditor Frank Russo testify against his best friend Jimmy Dimora

Three other possible witnesses against Dimora

5:17 PM, Dec 20, 2011

At least three other defendants could likely take the witness stand against Jimmy Dimora

Co-defendant Michael D. Gabor

5:38 PM, Dec 20, 2011

Michael D. Gabor is a co-defendant in the trial of former Cuyahoga County Commisioner Jimmy Dimora

On the Bench: U.S. District Judge Sara E. Lioi

3:12 PM, Dec 20, 2011

U.S. District Judge Sara E. Lioi will preside over the Cuyahoga County corruption trial of Jimmy Dimora and Michael Gabor

Jimmy Dimora Trial court sketches

3:34 PM, Mar 9, 2012

Our courtroom sketch artist Bob Novak captures some of the main players and key moments in the Jimmy Dimora trial. On Friday, March 9, Dimora was found guilty on 33 of 34 charges, Gabor was found guilty on seven of eight charges.

Dimora Trial Resources

Dimora indictment

5:12 PM, Dec 20, 2011

Read the indictment against Jimmy Dimora.

Jury pool information for Dimora trial

3:11 PM, Dec 20, 2011

With the trial being held in Akron, the candidates for the jury pool will be drawn from that area, not from the Cleveland area

Jimmy Dimora trial: Juror questionnaire

1:38 PM, Jan 18, 2012

Juror questionnaire used in the Jimmy Dimora trial released.

Dimora Trial: Timeline

4:10 PM, Jan 4, 2012

Years of investigation have culminated on the first day of the corruption trial of former county commissioner Jimmy Dimora 

Cuyahoga County Corruption Probe

Photos: Dimora trial people & places

6:24 PM, May 15, 2012

Photo exhibits released by federal prosecutors from the Jimmy Dimora trial.

Feds release Jimmy Dimora trial evidence

6:23 PM, May 15, 2012

Photos, videos and documents from the Jimmy Dimora trial have been released to the public.

Dimora evidence: Surveillance video

11:27 AM, May 15, 2012

Two surveillance videos taken in Las Vegas are among the exhibits released in Jimmy Dimora case.

Solon money manager to be sentenced in county corruption case

3:45 PM, May 14, 2012

Solon money manager to be sentenced at noon Wednesday, testified against Jimmy Dimora

Dimora appeals denial of release to higher court

5:29 PM, May 7, 2012

Former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora appealing judge's denial of his request for release from prison

County corruption defendants get probation sentences

5:29 PM, May 4, 2012

Two Cuyahoga County corruption defendants receive years of probation Friday instead of prison sentences

Next wave of County corruption sentencings begins

6:17 PM, May 3, 2012

Friday will see the next wave of Cuayhoga County corruption probe sentencings

Feds don't oppose Dimora request to postpone 'Dimora II' trial

1:22 PM, May 2, 2012

Dimora asks court to continue the Oct. 17 start date of his second trial, feds agree, judge must rule

Jimmy Dimora asks for acquittal, new trial

9:48 PM, Apr 30, 2012

In separate filings late Monday, Jimmy Dimora asks for acquittal on previous trial and a new trial

Judge OKs release of some Dimora evidence

8:32 AM, Apr 30, 2012

Federal judge rules that some evidence in Dimora's first trial can be released.

Blog: Will Dimora ever leave prison? Probably not

10:00 PM, Apr 24, 2012

Former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora has been sitting in federal prison since the evening of March 9. He's not getting out anytime soon.

Judge denies Dimora's release from prison, new trial

9:29 AM, Apr 24, 2012

Federal judge denies Jimmy Dimora's request to be released pending sentencing, also denies his request for new trial

Dimora attorney continues push for release hearing

3:52 PM, Apr 20, 2012

Dimora's attorney continues to press for a hearing to get his client released from federal custody 

Feds want judge to deny Dimora hearing on release

2:27 PM, Apr 10, 2012

Feds want judge to deny hearing Dimora has requested to ask to be released from federal custody until July 25 sentencing

Convicted corruption defendant Gabor requests new trial

10:37 PM, Apr 6, 2012

Convicted corruption defendant Michael Gabor files for a new trial and an acquittal on his convictions

County corruption: Former CMHA head gets 10 months in prison

2:54 PM, Apr 4, 2012

U.S. District Judge Sara Lioi sentenced the former head of Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Wednesday

Dimora objects to most exhibits court can release

8:46 PM, Mar 30, 2012

Early Friday evening, attorneys for Jimmy Dimora filed his objections to the release of trial exhibits

Frank Russo's former employee to be sentenced

1:26 PM, Mar 29, 2012

Former part-time Cuyahoga County Auditor's office employee faces 24-30 months in prison for his role in county corruption

Dimora wants full hearing on why he should be freed

1:22 PM, Mar 29, 2012

Dimora responds Thursday to feds motion that he should not be freed until his next trial, wants a full hearing

Dimora trial: Feds post list of exhibits they will release

8:01 PM, Mar 27, 2012

Federal prosecutors post two lists of Jimmy Dimora trial exhibits they believe can be released to the public 

Dimora, Gabor get extra time to file for new trials

8:06 PM, Mar 26, 2012

Jimmy Dimora gets more time to file for new trial but not as much as he had wanted, Gabor gets extension as well

Feds answer Dimora request to be freed from prison with "No"

7:39 PM, Mar 23, 2012

Feds say that request for release is based on unsupported medical reasons and should be denied

Investigator: Dimora wiretaps to be kept secret

8:21 PM, Mar 22, 2012

For all of you who wanted to hear Jimmy Dimora's wiretapped conversations, it's not going to happen.

Federal court sets date for next Jimmy Dimora trial

8:21 PM, Mar 22, 2012

Jury selection for Cuyahoga County corruption trial of Michael Forlani, Jimmy Dimora set for Oct. 17

Jimmy Dimora asks to be freed until sentencing

3:32 PM, Mar 20, 2012

Jimmy Dimora asks for release from federal prison until his July 25 sentencing

Dimora's co-defendant Gabor to file for new trial, acquittal

3:23 PM, Mar 20, 2012

Attorney for Michael Gabor looks for new trial, judgment of acquittal

Dimora: More time to file appeal, motion for acquittal

3:38 PM, Mar 19, 2012

Attorneys for Jimmy Dimora ask judge to extend time limit to file motions for new trial, for acquittal

Renaming Dimora Community Center to go to voters

5:43 PM, Mar 16, 2012

Residents will likely decide Nov. 6 if the name of Jimmy Dimora is taken off the Jimmy Dimora Community Center

Dimora trial judge to rule on release of evidence, exhibits

3:51 PM, Mar 16, 2012

Judge in Jimmy Dimora trial will rule on whether the exhibits, wiretaps, evidence are released now

Dimora jailed, Russo still free, so what's next?

4:17 PM, Mar 15, 2012

Dimora's done, Russo's still out, more trials lie ahead, FBI says "this investigation is continuing..."

Dimora Deal: Family keeps the house for now

8:33 PM, Mar 14, 2012

New twist in the forfeiture phase of the trial of Jimmy Dimora where prosecutors, defense agreed to a deal

Lori Dimora outside courtroom: "I'm doing okay"

3:23 PM, Mar 14, 2012

Dimora's wife, children, relatives appear in courtroom, forfeiture hearing to start later

Dimora trial: Feds, defense done with jury instructions

7:54 PM, Mar 13, 2012

Dimora attorneys, prosecutors wrap up jury instructions; jury scheduled to return for forfeiture phase 9 a.m. Wednesday

Dimora trial: What to expect in the forfeiture phase

4:06 PM, Mar 13, 2012

Prosecutors expect to play FBI wiretapped calls Wednesday, also have FBI agent testify

Dimora trial judge: Jury can make Dimora pay

6:52 PM, Mar 12, 2012

The 12-person federal jury will now return Wednesday to decide how, how much Jimmy Dimora wil have to pay back

County corruption: Next corruption trial starts June 8

4:57 PM, Mar 12, 2012

Federal judge has denied a motion to postpone the trial of Samir Mohammad and Hamdi "Sam" Qasem

Dimora arrives in orange jumpsuit, handcuffs, chains

1:04 PM, Mar 12, 2012

Jimmy Dimora arrives in orange prison jumpsuit, chains for Monday's discussion in court regarding jury instructions

Dimora trial: Jury to decide if he loses his house

9:33 AM, Mar 12, 2012

Jury in trial of convicted former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora has more work to do this coming week

Blog: Jimmy Dimora in jail, life goes on for Frank Russo

9:17 PM, Mar 11, 2012

Jimmy Dimora was led from court in handcuffs Friday, his former friend Frank Russo will still be home for the summer

The best of Jimmy Dimora

1:36 PM, Mar 11, 2012

Before the corruption trial began, Jimmy Dimora was never at a loss for words.

Dimora jury not done; Government could go after his house

9:01 PM, Mar 9, 2012

Jury will reconvene next week.

Investigator: Dimora could be "royalty" in prison

8:20 PM, Mar 9, 2012

Ex-convicts say the former county commissioner will likely be revered in federal prison.

Jimmy Dimora convicted on 33 counts, detained

8:19 PM, Mar 9, 2012

Dimora taken by marshals in handcuffs after being convicted in federal court.

Jimmy Dimora trial: Verdict detailed count by count

8:19 PM, Mar 9, 2012

Jimmy Dimora has been convicted on 33 counts.  Dimora was detained and taken away in handcuffs. See details on each count.

County workers applaud Dimora verdict

8:17 PM, Mar 9, 2012

Cuyahoga County workers think Jimmy Dimora is getting justice.

Bedford Heights: Dimora's name may come off center

8:08 PM, Mar 9, 2012

Jimmy Dimora's name could soon be removed from a building.

Dimora trial: Whitaker whizzes by press

8:08 PM, Mar 9, 2012

Shortly after the verdict was announced in the Jimmy Dimora case, his defense attorney whisked by a sea of reporters outside of the federal courthouse.

Dimora trial: Peering inside federal prison

4:09 PM, Mar 9, 2012

A look inside federal prison as Jimmy Dimora awaits sentencing on 33 counts.

Jimmy Dimora Trial court sketches

3:34 PM, Mar 9, 2012

Our courtroom sketch artist Bob Novak captures some of the main players and key moments in the Jimmy Dimora trial. On Friday, March 9, Dimora was found guilty on 33 of 34 charges, Gabor was found guilty on seven of eight charges.

Cuyahoga County Exec reacts to Dimora verdict

2:26 PM, Mar 9, 2012

County Executive Ed FitzGerald reacts to Dimora verdict.

Dimora trial: Day Seven deliberations underway

11:13 AM, Mar 9, 2012

The seven-man, five-woman jury is back deliberating Friday to attempt to reach a verdict in the corruption trial

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8:20 PM, May 21, 2012

Indians' fans strike back at Chris Perez

Tribe back in town Tuesday to start a series against their big rivals, the Tigers. Pitcher Chris Perez wants to know if you will be there

9:50 PM, May 21, 2012

Dover Chemical spill: All-clear given; I-77 reopened

All-clear given in Dover chemical spill.

8:16 PM, May 21, 2012

Bath Twp: Crash kills one, sends one to hospital

Fatal crash closes Hametown Road SB at Granger Road and Rte 18 WB at Hametown; one person dead

9:37 PM, May 21, 2012

Cleveland: Truck loses load at Dead Man's Curve

A traffic mess for folks trying to get out of downtown Monday.

4:41 PM, May 21, 2012

Consumer Reports: Cars with most dangerous blind spots

Every week, at least 50 children are killed or injured because they are backed over by drivers.

9:08 PM, May 20, 2012

Westlake: Thieves steal TVs, furniture from store

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10:42 PM, May 21, 2012

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11:23 PM, May 21, 2012

Sugarcreek: Motorcycle accident kills driver, passenger recovering

The Ohio State Patrol is investigating what caused a fatal crash Sunday, involving car, motorcycle

7:38 AM, May 21, 2012

Massillon: Highway patrol seeks fatal hit-and-run suspect

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6:34 AM, May 21, 2012

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