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TRAFICANT CASE Experts question criticism of judge

The convicted congressman will be interviewed on a national TV talk show. By DAVID SKOLNICK


TRAFICANT CASE Reps select inquiry panelists

Local state legislators want the House Democratic Caucus to step in to help the 17th District if the


TRAFICANT CASE Two in House seek to expel lawmaker

The Poland congressman has tarnished other lawmakers, a California congresswoman said. By DAVID


TRAFICANT CASE Expect year for appeal, prof says

The congressman has a lot of lawyers willing to help. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME


Will Traficant do the right thing for the 17th District?

Opinion: Mr. Traficant, have you no shame? A jury of 10 women and two men has found you guilty of 10


TRAFICANT CASE Rep tests the wind in D.C.

By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Depending on the political climate in


Traficant a remnant of area's bad old days

Opinion: Traficant a remnant of area's bad old days EDITOR: I have been most interested in the Traficant


PATRICIA MEADE As his own lawyer, Traficant blew it

Unlike most savvy politicians, Jim Traficant misjudged his audience. The 17th District congressman


TRAFICANT CASE Where will rep get $96,000 for forfeiture?

The congressman said he would appeal the conviction because he thinks the judge mishandled the case.


Traficant is guilty of all counts

By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER CLEVELAND -- In the end, U.S. Rep. James A.


TRAFICANT TRIAL Jurors return for 4th day of talks

If convicted, the congressman likely would face a jail term of four to six years. CLEVELAND --


TRAFICANT ON TRIAL The verdict: No one can predict what the jury's decision will be

The congressman chose not to wait at the courthouse but is in the area. By PATRICIA MEADE


TRAFICANT ON TRIAL In the hands of the jury

The jury began deliberating at 9 a.m. today after being sequestered at an undisclosed location


TRAFICANT ON TRIAL Look for pattern of corruption, Morford tells jury

The government has the last word in its closing argument to the jury. By PATRICIA MEADE


TRAFICANT ON TRIAL One last chance to sway the jury

The government has the last word in its closing argument to the jury. By PATRICIA MEADE