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    Key Dimora associate sent to prison

    Cleveland businessman Michael Forlani has been sentenced to serve eight years in federal prison on bribery and racketeering charges.

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    Jimmy Dimora files massive appeal

    Former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora blames "legal errors" for his 28-year prison sentence on corruption charges and is asking a federal appeals court to throw out his conviction.

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    Jimmy Dimora readies massive appeal

    Defense attorneys for convicted corruption figure Jimmy Dimora are putting the finishing touches on a massive appeal of his 28-year prison sentence.

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    Jimmy Dimora readies massive appeal

    Defense attorneys for convicted corruption figure Jimmy Dimora are putting the finishing touches on a massive appeal of his 28-year prison sentence.

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    FBI details former councilwoman's bribe

    An FBI agent described a $2,000 cash bribe given to former Cleveland Councilwoman Sabra Pierce Scott by Jimmy Dimora pal Michael Forlani at Forlani's sentencing hearing in Akron Federal Court.

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    Forlani bribery case continues in court

    Prosecutors in the Michael Forlani bribery case are trying to show a connection between Forlani and DAS Construction's Steve Pumper. But the defense is trying to minimize any such connection.

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Home of embattled attorney Anthony Calabrese III raided by Cleveland police

NewsChannel5 has confirmed that Cleveland police and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office have raided the home of embattled attorney Anthony Calabrese III

Jimmy Dimora remains in Youngstown private prison 5 months after corruption…

Former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora remains in a private prison in Youngstown five months after being sentenced on corruption charges.

Jimmy Dimora's name removed from Bedford Heights community center after…

The voters of Bedford Heights have spoken and the city's community center now has a new name.

Bedford Heights residents approve changing name of Jimmy Dimora Community Center

The Jimmy Dimora Community Center will have a new name after voters approved Issue 9 on Tuesday.

U.S. District Attorney asks for reduced sentence for Frank Russo

A U.S. District Attorney has asked a federal judge to reduce the sentence of former Cuyahoga County Auditor Frank Russo.

Top aide for former Cuyahoga County Auditor Frank Russo pleads guilty to role…

A top aide for former Cuyahoga County Auditor Frank Russo pleaded guilty in federal court Monday for his role in the corruption probe.

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Wiretap Coverage


  1. AUDIO: Dimora/Russo recordings released

    AUDIO: Dimora/Russo recordings released

    FBI wiretaps reveal candid, explicit conversations between former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora and former Auditor Frank Russo.

  2. McCafferty wiretap recordings released

    McCafferty wiretap recordings released

    Wiretap recordings played as evidence during the corruption trial for former Cuyahoga County judge Bridget McCafferty were obtained by NewsChannel5 on Wednesday. WEB EXTRA: Listen to the phone calls.

    Frank Russo Headlines


    1. Russo spends first night behind bars

      Russo spends first night behind bars

      Exclusive NewsChannel5 video reveals former Cuyahoga Auditor Frank Russo driving by federal prison twice before surrendering on corruption charges.

    2. Frank Russo enters federal prison

      Frank Russo enters federal prison

      Former Cuyahoga County Auditor Frank Russo has arrived at a federal prison in Pennsylvania, where he will begin serving a 22-year sentence on corruption and racketeering charges.

      • Russo to report to federal prison Friday

        Russo to report to federal prison Friday

        Former Cuyahoga County Auditor Frank Russo will report to a federal prison in Pennsylvania Friday afternoon to begin serving a 22-year sentence on corruption and racketeering charges.

        • Russo sorry, headed to prison in Dec.

        • Frank Russo hearing set for next week

          • Reduced sentence for Russo sought

          • Prison term closing in on Frank Russo