Guilty Verdict Stands For Former Homestead Mayor
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A judge upheld the guilty verdict against former Homestead Mayor Steve Bateman on corruption charges.
In September, a jury convicted Bateman on two felony counts of illegal compensation and a misdemeanor count of illegal lobbying.
Thursday, the judge had the option to go against the jury and acquit Bateman.
The judge threw-out one count but still found Bateman guilty of the other charges.
Bateman will be sentenced on December 19th and will remain free on bond until then.
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