Former State Legislator Faces Second Trial on Corruption Charges: Federal Prosecutors Seek Conviction
Traverse City, Michigan – Former state legislator Larry Inman is being retried by federal prosecutors on corruption charges. Prosecutors made their second attempt on Monday to convince jurors of Inman’s guilt, alleging that he attempted to exploit his position for personal gain. The trial centers around accusations that Inman, during his time in office, sought to extort campaign contributions from a Michigan-based labor union in exchange for his vote. The previous trial ended in a hung jury, with the jury unable to reach a verdict. Prosecutors are determined to sway the jury this time around, … Read more