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Jimmy Dimora Trial


  1. Dimora: ‘Public service is my motto’

    Dimora: ‘Public service is my motto’

    Federal agents say former county commissioner Jimmy Dimora was given more than $69,000 in home improvements by contractor D-A-S Construction, and money to buy a tiki bar for his patio from a deferred compensation contractor.

    • Dimora nervous, covered tracks in 2008

      Dimora nervous, covered tracks in 2008

      Federal prosecutors said Jimmy Dimora made cryptic calls, had co-conspirators visit his home and sought invoices for prior home improvements once the FBI investigation went public in May 2008.

    • New Jimmy Dimora trial catchy quotes

      New Jimmy Dimora trial catchy quotes

      The latest clever, catchy and crude quotes gleaned from the Jimmy Dimora county corruption trial during the week of February 6, 2012.

      • FBI covert tactics used in Dimora case

        • Feds use contractors to nail Dimora

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