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    Dimora falls, gets concussion in prison

    The defense team for the convicted former Cuyahoga County commissioner motioned for his release again after Jimmy Dimora suffered a concussion. Meanwhile, prosecutors motioned to drop the charges for the second trial.

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    Dimora surveillance shots at Stonebridge

    Jimmy Dimora didn't need Vegas to find prostitutes and parties. He had access to a Stonebridge condo with a city skyline view. Now, the government released evidence related to the condo used towards Dimora's conviction.

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    Jimmy Dimora affair evidence released

    Evidence shows former political powerhouse Jimmy Dimora would have sex meetings at a local hotel, with a married mother who wanted a public job because of better benefits.

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    Jimmy Dimora affair evidence released

    Evidence shows former political powerhouse Jimmy Dimora would have sex meetings at a local hotel, with a married mother who wanted a public job because of better benefits.

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    PHOTOS: See Dimora's home improvements

    Jimmy Dimora got free or discounted home improvements as bribes to influence county business. Now you can see what the pricey work and items look like.

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    Dimora in Vegas: Pictures & video

    Jimmy Dimora's trip to Vegas does not stay in Vegas. Under a federal judge's order, the public can now see much of what the jury saw from that now infamous trip in 2008.

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Evidence used to convict Jimmy Dimora to be released to media Tuesday morning

Federal prosecutors said they will release Tuesday the evidence used to convict former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora, which includes surveillance

Judge denies Jimmy Dimora's motion for release, retrial

A federal court judge denied former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora’s motion to be released pending his sentencing after he was found guilty in March

Prosecutors urge judge to not release Jimmy Dimora before sentencing

Prosecutors are fighting the pre-sentence release of a former county commissioner convicted of corruption in northeast Ohio.

Judge: Evidence from Jimmy Dimora trial can be released, but not all video or…

The federal judge who oversaw the Jimmy Dimora and Michael Gabor corruption trial has ruled that some of the evidence presented during the case can be released

Attorneys request Jimmy Dimora be released from prison while awaiting sentencing

Attorneys for Jimmy Dimora want a federal judge in Akron to release Dimora from federal prison while he awaits sentencing in July.

Jimmy Dimora agrees to give up 50 percent interest in Independence home, all…

An agreement is announced between federal prosecutors and Jimmy Dimora on his assets in the forfeiture phase of his corruption trial, and the FBI says its

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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. Fair? Taxpayer confronts Frank Russo

      Fair? Taxpayer confronts Frank Russo

      A person who claims to be a Cuyahoga County taxpayer posted a video on YouTube of a confrontation with former auditor Frank Russo at a restaurant in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood.

    2. Dimora trial quotes: The Russo edition

      Dimora trial quotes: The Russo edition

      Check out the Frank Russo edition of the clever, catchy and crude quotes from the Jimmy Dimora trial during the week of February 13, 2012.

      • Russo speaks 'from heart' on cross exam

        Russo speaks 'from heart' on cross exam

        Cross examination by defense attorneys wrapped up mid-Wednesday afternoon at Jimmy Dimora's corruption trial, as federal prosecutors get ready for redirect.

      • Russo admits $1.5M in bribes, kickbacks

      • Russo: 'For food he’ll do anything'

      • $29,000, 3 yrs in prison for Russo gifts

        • Russo's mental health questioned in case