Tuscaloosa, AL (WBRC) - Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford was convThe jury returned its verdict less than three hours after beginning deliberations, finding Langford guilty on all 60 counts against him, ranging from bribery to money laundering during his tenure as president of the Jefferson County Commission.icted Monday afternoon on federal corruption charges to remove him immediately from office.
The judge said Langford would be sentenced within FOX6 News reporter Ashley Nix was in the courtroom as the The conviction means Langford is immediately removed from office as mayor of Birmingham, replaced by Birmingham City Council President Carole Smitherman, and could spend many years in prison.verdict was read. Nix said Langford sat quietly in disbelief as the jury returned the verdict. Langford had said Tuesday afternoon he was confident in his chances of winning the case.90 to 100 days, meaning Langford would be allowed to stay out of prison until after sentencing.
Both the prosecution and the Defense Minister, made their case during closing arguments the jury Wednesday morning. The prosecution went on their evidence to say they have found that approximately $ 236,000 Langford took bribes in exchange for sending business investment banker Montgomery County company Bill Blount
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