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A.G. GancarskiAugust 11, 2017

Monday saw post-conviction motion hearings for acquittal and for a new trial in the matter of Corrine Brown, the former Congresswoman who was found guilty on 18 counts in a fraud trial earlier this year. Rulings have yet to be rendered on either motion, yet the hearings were lively. Brown’s attorney, Orlando barrister James Smith, asserted Monday […]

Peter SchorschAugust 11, 2017

Those who work at Jacksonville City Hall have received a political education of late, demonstrated by a recent City Council bill on funding after-school programs. With apologies to Ric Flair, but his famous catchphrase “now we go to school” applies here … and not just because this bill was education-related. Finance Chair Garrett Dennis wanted […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 7, 2017

On Monday afternoon, in Jacksonville’s federal courthouse, Corrine Brown came one step closer to learning whether or not she can avoid time in prison. But she did not get a definitive answer in court. Convicted of 18 counts in a federal fraud trial regarding “One Door for Education,” a sham educational charity Brown and her cohorts raised […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 6, 2017

On Monday afternoon, in Jacksonville’s federal courthouse, Corrine Brown and her supporters and detractors will be one step closer to learning whether or not she can avoid time in prison. Earlier this year, Brown was found guilty on 18 of 22 counts related to conspiracy to defraud via what prosecutors describe as a fake charity: […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2017

Jay-Z famously rapped that one “can’t change a player’s game in the 9th inning.” And so is the case with Corrine Brown, who continues promoting fundraising events for her legal defense fund, as she fights convictions on 18 counts in a federal fraud trial. A recent Facebook live video found Brown in a familiar salon in […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 29, 2017

Corrine Brown is promoting a series of fundraisers to defray legal expenses, including a concert at Bethel Baptist Church billed as “Praise with a Purpose.” The Aug. 6 event: less than 24 hours before a hearing on motions to acquit and for a new trial on her 18 felony convictions related to assorted types of […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 13, 2017

Action News Jax reporter Jenna Bourne posted a flier Thursday on Facebook that revealed an energetic 11th hour fundraising strategy for Corrine Brown. Brown, who faces hearings on motions for acquittal and a new trial on Aug. 7, will have three fundraising events in the weeks ahead of time, per the flier. Sat. July 22 sees an “after […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 10, 2017

Corrine Brown recently re-affirmed motions for acquittal and for new trial, in response to federal prosecutors opposing those original motions. Her attorney wanted a chance to make oral arguments. And he is getting that chance: Aug. 7 at 3:00 pm in Jacksonville Federal Courtroom 10-D. Brown, found guilty on 18 counts related to wire, mail, tax, […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 27, 2017

Former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown has already seen the government’s response to her motions for acquittal and a new trial in her court case. Federal prosecutors oppose both the acquittal motion and the motion for a new trial. The feds contend, contra Brown’s contention, that evidence was actually sufficient to convict her of 18 of 22 […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 22, 2017

Two weeks ago, Corrine Brown filed motions for a new trial and for acquittal after being found guilty of 18 counts in federal court. While there has been no ruling on either motion, there is a suggestion that Brown may have a difficult time funding action even if she gets a positive result on her motions. […]

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