East Cleveland Mayor’s Fate Hangs in Balance as Jury Deliberations Resume After Intense Closing Arguments
CLEVELAND — The fate of East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King now rests with a jury following a day of closing arguments in his criminal trial. The jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon but left the courtroom without reaching a verdict. They are scheduled to reconvene Thursday morning. King faces a total of 12 charges, which include both felonies and misdemeanors, such as theft in office and conflicts of interest concerning a public contract. His trial unfolded at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center, where both the prosecution and defense presented their final arguments to the jurors. Prosecutors … Read more