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Top lawman who resigned amid scandal running after acquittal

Top lawman who resigned amid scandal running after acquittal

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A former Utah attorney general who resigned amid a public corruption scandal filed to take another run at his old job. John Swallow was acquitted of bribery charges at trial and said on a campaign website he’s now better prepared to return and finish his […]

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Utah lawmakers to pay ex-Attorney General $1.5M settlement

Utah lawmakers to pay ex-Attorney General $1.5M settlement

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Legislature has formally approved a settlement with former state Attorney General John Swallow after he was acquitted of bribery. The $1.5 million settlement was agreed upon in a special session Monday to reimburse the former attorney general for his legal fees. Officials say […]

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Ex-Attorney General Swallow set to get $1.5M in settlement

Ex-Attorney General Swallow set to get $1.5M in settlement

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Former Utah Attorney General John Swallow says he has reached a settlement with the state to receive $1.5 million in legal fees he amassed during a court battle that ended with a jury acquitting him of bribery. Swallow said in a news release Friday announcing […]

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Judge rules against state in lawsuit brought by former AG

Judge rules against state in lawsuit brought by former AG

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah judge has rejected the state’s argument that former Utah Attorney General John Swallow isn’t entitled to $1.6 million in reimbursement for legal fees in a failed criminal case against him. The Deseret News reports the ruling came Monday. It allows Swallow to continue his lawsuit […]

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State says John Swallow not entitled to $1.6M in legal fees

State says John Swallow not entitled to $1.6M in legal fees

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah state lawyers are telling a judge that former Utah Attorney General John Swallow isn’t entitled to $1.6 million in reimbursement for legal fees because he wasn’t working for the state when he was acquitted of corruption charges. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Assistant Attorney General […]

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