Judgment day: Jimmy Dimora learns fate in Akron Federal Court on corruption charges

6pm: Inside Dimora sentencing


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Jimmy Dimora, former Cuyahoga County commissioner, as pictured in his prison outfit in federal court in Akron for his sentencing hearing on Monday, July 30, by sketch artist Brian Shellito.
Photographer: WEWS
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Posted: 07/31/2012

AKRON, Ohio - Jimmy Dimora will learn his fate today in Akron Federal Court. The former Cuyahoga County commissioner is facing a lengthy prison stay.

It's possible the hearing will be wrapped up by noon.

We're streaming video live all day from the courthouse. If you want to be included in the Dimora reaction, use #Dimora in your tweets.

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