East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King found guilty

The jurors hearing the theft-in-office case of East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King and former Councilman Ernest Smith have reached a verdict.

King was found guilty on one count of theft in office, four counts of having an unlawful interest in a public contract, three counts of representation by a public official or employee, one count of filing a false disclosure statement and one count of soliciting or receiving improper compensation.

He was found not guilty on one count of theft in office and one count of representation by a public official or employee…

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