Mississippi judge Bobby DeLaughter pleads guilty to lying to FBI agent
Miss. — Mississippi judge Bobby DeLaughter pleaded guilty to an obstruction of justice charge after lying to an FBI agent during an investigation into corruption.
In return for DeLaughter admitting guilt, conspiracy and mail fraud charges were dropped by prosecutors.
Previously, DeLaughter had been accused of giving an unfair advantage to former attorney Richard Richard "Dickie" Scruggs; who won millions from asbestos lawsuits.
(Scruggs, father and son, are in prison.)
Prosecutors recommended an 18-month prison sentence for Delaughter.
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