Biden Commutes Sentence Of Former County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora
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Thanks to President Joe Biden, former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora is a free man.
The news comes just moments after it was announced that Biden would be making the largest act of clemency in American history.
Dimora, convicted in one of the largest corruption scandals in Ohio history, served over 11 years in federal prison. He was supposed to serve the remaining 12 years of his sentence in home confinement while living with relatives in Northeast Ohio.
From FOX 8:
Back in 2008, dozens of FBI raided Dimoras home in Independence. Federal prosecutors said Dimora took more than $166,000 in bribes in cash, home improvements, services from prostitutes and trips to Las Vegas.
Dimora was found guilty of 33 counts, including of racketeering, bribery, conspiracy, Hobbs Act conspiracy and tax charges on May 9, 2012.
Dimora was granted his initial release from prison under the CARES Act. Created during the pandemic, Dimora’s failing health and unsafe conditions in prison were the catalyst for him moving into home confinement.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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