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GOP Names Six To Hear Case Against Smith

The full 12 member jury is now in place to hear a case against Representative Derrick Smith.  House Minority Leader Tom Cross appointed six members today.  They'll join six from the Democratic side of the aisle to determine what, if any, disciplinary action Smith should face after being arrested and charged on federal bribery charges.  The jury must convene within the next three weeks to begin proceedings in the civil case.  Smith is charged with accepting a seven thousand dollar cash bribe in exchange for helping a Chicago daycare get a state grant.  

The jury can decide whether he should be reprimanded, censured, expelled, or exonerated.  Smith has asked a judge for permission to release the criminal background of the FBI informant who helped bring him down.  He says that will help build his case and could even help him keep his job in the legislature.  A judge will make the decision by the end of the week.

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