AP:A federal jury has reached a verdict in the corruption trial of former Newark, N.J. mayor Sharpe James.
Jurors sent a note indicating they had reached a decision Wednesday morning. It was the sixth day of deliberations.
Prosecutors charge that James abused his office by steering discounted city land to a one-time mistress, Tamika Riley, who is also on trial.
James' lawyer maintains that no evidence links the former mayor to land deals that prosecutors say made big profits for Riley.
Riley's lawyer told jurors that she got no special treatment because of her relationship with the mayor and that her real estate lawyers failed her.
****UPDATE: Convicted on five counts
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Previous Dem delegates in legal trouble:
Dem delegate Sharpe James facing felony charges
Dem superdelegate Alcee Hastings was impeached and removed from office for bribery and perjury
Dem superdelegate William Jefferson indicted for conspiracy and solicitation of bribes
Dem superdelegate Nancy Worley indicted on felony campaign finance violations
Dem superdelegate William Jefferson indicted for conspiracy and solicitation of bribes
Dem superdelegate Acevedo Vila indicted on 19 felony counts
Dem superdelegate Kwame Kilpatrick indicted for perjury, obstruction of justice
Dem superdelegate Jim McDermott ordered to pay $1 million in legal fees
Dem delegate Derrick Shepherd indicted
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