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2008-03-14 -Lurid Crime Tales-
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Scruggs Pleads Guilty; And a Profile of the King of Torts
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 Richard Scruggs, the well-known asshole plaintiffs lawyer who made a name for himself pursuing asbestos and tobacco cases, has ended his career with a guilty plea this morning in a Mississippi courtroom.
Scruggs and co-defendant Sidney Backstrom pleaded guilty to conspiring to bribe a judge in a dispute over attorney fees, the Associated Press reports. The trial had been scheduled to begin March 31.
Prosecutors will recommend a sentence of five years in prison for Scruggs and a sentence of two-and-a-half years in prison for Backstrom, the AP story says. The Northeast Mississippi Journal says they also face a maximum fine of $250,000.
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Scruggs' son, Zach, is the only defendant remaining in the case who has not pleaded guilty.
Scruggs' wife and Backstrom both fought tears during the hearing. Scruggs contained his emotions, although he looked pale and thin, according to the Northeast Mississippi Journal report. Scruggs and Backstrom admitted they conspired to bribe a judge, the allegations in the first count in the indictment. The government will seek dismissal of the remaining counts.
Lerach and now this; if only Edwards were next. 
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Posted by Nimble Spemble 2008-03-14 14:27||
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