Friday, April 5 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-04-05 23:16:26 GMT
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy J. McGinty announced that a Cuyahoga County Grand Jury has issued the first indictment for corruption related offenses following the federal government investigationMore >>
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy J. McGinty announced that a Cuyahoga County Grand Jury has issued the first indictment for corruption related offenses following the federal government investigation of Cuyahoga County Government.More >>
Wednesday, January 23 2013 8:57 AM EST2013-01-23 13:57:04 GMT
Jimmy Dimora has a new home. The former Cuyahoga County Commissioner will serve his 28 year sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution Gilmer which is located in Glenville, West Virginia. He hadMore >>
Jimmy Dimora has a new home. The former Cuyahoga County Commissioner will servehis 28 year sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution Gilmer which is located in Glenville, West Virginia.More >>
Tuesday, January 15 2013 5:42 PM EST2013-01-15 22:42:05 GMT
Only 19 Action News cameras rolling as disgraced attorney Anthony O. Calabrese entered Federal Court in Akron for sentencing in the county corruption investigation. He was charged in several schemesMore >>
Only 19 Action News cameras rolling as disgraced attorney Anthony O. Calabrese entered Federal Court in Akron to plead guilty in the county corruption investigation. More >>
Tuesday, January 8 2013 1:55 PM EST2013-01-08 18:55:17 GMT
Michael Forlani will be in Akron Federal court this morning for a sentencing hearing. He has admitted bribing various pubic officials to obtain work for his construction company, Doan Pyramid. TheMore >>
Michael Forlani has stayed mostly out of the headlines, but a man who was a behind the scenes mover and shaker was in court Tuesday and his crimes are being laid out before he's sentenced.
Wednesday, January 2 2013 9:22 PM EST2013-01-03 02:22:25 GMT
For more than four years, the government has been cleaning up Cuyahoga County. Putting an end to political corruption, and punishing those involved. And now, signs that an end to the investigation isMore >>
For more than four years, the government has been cleaning up Cuyahoga County. Putting an end to political corruption, and punishing those involved. And now, signs that an end to the investigation isMore >>
19 Action News is investigating the whereabouts of convicted former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora.
Dimora is supposed to serve his sentence on federal bribery charges at a federal prison in North Carolina, but more than four months after his sentencing, he's still not there.
Friday, November 16 2012 6:15 PM EST2012-11-16 23:15:31 GMT
Disgraced former County Auditor Frank Russo reported to Federal Prison today, more than 4 years after the raids on his and other county officers. Right now Russo doesn't know how long he'll be locked up.More >>
Disgraced former County Auditor Frank Russo reported to Federal Prison today, more than 4 years after the raids on his and other county officers. Right now Russo doesn't know how long he'll be locked up.More >>
Thursday, October 25 2012 1:46 PM EDT2012-10-25 17:46:02 GMT
Former County Auditor Frank Russo will be in court Thursday as federal prosecutors say his cooperation in the county corruption is "substantially complete." Some had asked over the months how Russo remainedMore >>
Former County Auditor Frank Russo was in court Thursday as federal prosecutors say his cooperation in the county corruption is "substantially complete."
A judge ordered Russo to self report to a Pennsylvania prison in December to begin serving his sentence.
Thursday, August 23 2012 5:48 PM EDT2012-08-23 21:48:49 GMT
Bridget McCafferty in Court
A former judge convicted in the Cuyahoga County corruption probe is scheduled to go on trial Thursday for traffic violations. Bridget McCafferty was sentenced last August to 14 months in federal prisonMore >>
A former judge convicted in the Cuyahoga County corruption probe was in court Thursday to answer to traffic violations.More >>
Tuesday, August 14 2012 1:52 PM EDT2012-08-14 17:52:23 GMT
Michael Gabor
Michael Gabor, whom was convicted along with Jimmy Dimora in the Cuyahoga County corruption investigation, will be sentenced today. Gabor was convicted of seven charges, and could face significant prisonMore >>
Michael Gabor, whom was convicted along with Jimmy Dimora in the Cuyahoga County corruption investigation, was sentenced to prison on Tuesday afternoon.More >>
Former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora is "in transit" from Youngstown to the North Carolina prison where he'll serve his prison term.More >>
Former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora is "in transit" from Youngstown to the North Carolina prison where he'll serve his prison term.More >>
Wednesday, August 1 2012 9:40 PM EDT2012-08-02 01:40:37 GMT
A Cleveland woman is on a crusade to free Jimmy Dimora just as the kingpin in the County Corruption Investigation solicits money to get out of prison.More >>
A Cleveland woman is on a crusade to free Jimmy Dimora just as the kingpin in the County Corruption Investigation solicits money to get out of prison.More >>
Wednesday, August 1 2012 4:08 PM EDT2012-08-01 20:08:45 GMT
A judge slaps a former political hotshot with 28 years behind bars for his role in the Cuyahoga Corruption scandal. Jimmy Dimora received a stiffer sentence than the one handed to former Cuyahoga CountyMore >>
A judge slaps a former political hotshot with 28 years behind bars for his role in the Cuyahoga Corruption scandal. More >>
Welcome back, it's been a while. Apparently so long its effected Jimmy Dimora's health. He showed up to the courthouse in a wheel chair donning his circus orange.More >>
Jimmy Dimora is slated to be sentenced in Akron Federal Court today - where our cameras are not allowed. So we're keeping you up to speed with actual, word for word, court transcripts in what 19 ActionMore >>
Former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora has been sentenced to serve 28 years in prison. He was also ordered to pay $98,000 in restitution.More >>
Tuesday, July 31 2012 7:56 PM EDT2012-07-31 23:56:05 GMT
Assistant U.S. Attorney Antoinette Bacon praised the work of FBI and IRS investigators. They have been working on county corruption case for more than four years. It was July 28, 2008 when the FBI raidedMore >>
Assistant U.S. Attorney Antoinette Bacon praised the work of FBI and IRS investigators.More >>
Tuesday, July 31 2012 1:46 PM EDT2012-07-31 17:46:40 GMT
Jimmy Dimora
Jimmy Dimora will be sentenced Monday morning in Akron Federal court. Federal prosecutors are pushing for a long prison sentence for the former Cuyahoga County Commissioner. They have filed paperworkMore >>
Jimmy Dimora did tearfully address the court while seated, and said he had nothing to do with any type of criminal activity with regards to Cuyahoga County. He said he "had no idea any of that was going on."More >>
Monday, July 23 2012 6:07 PM EDT2012-07-23 22:07:53 GMT
The government wants Jimmy Dimora to go away for a long time. Prosecutors filed paperwork with the court asking for Dimora to be sentenced to more than 22 years in prison for his crimes.More >>
The government wants Jimmy Dimora to go away for a long time. Prosecutors filed paperwork with the court asking for Dimora to be sentenced to more than 22 years in prison for his crimes.More >>
Friday, July 20 2012 3:59 PM EDT2012-07-20 19:59:28 GMT
In order to provide the parties adequate time to properly address sentencing issues, Jimmy Dimora's sentencing has been pushed back until July 30.More >>
In order to provide the parties adequate time to properly address sentencing issues, Jimmy Dimora's sentencing has been pushed back until July 30.More >>
Monday, June 25 2012 1:17 PM EDT2012-06-25 17:17:47 GMT
Could Frank Russo be going to prison soon? Attorneys for Russo and two other key players in the Cuyahoga County corruption investigation conferenced with the judge Monday afternoon. There has been speculationMore >>
Thursday, June 7 2012 4:19 PM EDT2012-06-07 20:19:27 GMT
A new indictment was just handed down in Cuyahoga County's corruption investigation. Anthony O. Calabrese III has flown under the radar until now, with new charges just filed.More >>
A new indictment was just handed down in Cuyahoga County's corruption investigation. Anthony O. Calabrese III has flown under the radar until now, with new charges just filed.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:26 AM EDT2012-05-15 15:26:54 GMT
On Tuesday morning, the United States Attorney's office will release many of the exhibits used in the successful corruption conviction of former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora. The items includeMore >>
Tuesday morning, the United States Attorney's office released many of the exhibits used in the successful corruption conviction of former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora. More >>
Wednesday, May 2 2012 5:36 PM EDT2012-05-02 21:36:18 GMT
Jimmy Dimora is set for sentencing in July, but he also faces a second trial on even more charges in October. A lot of people are asking what's the point, and as 19 Action News reporter Paul OrlouskyMore >>
Jimmy Dimora is set for sentencing in July, but he also faces a second trial on even more charges in October.
Wednesday evening, Prosecutors asked the Justice Department to drop second case.More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 10:31 AM EDT2012-04-30 14:31:20 GMT
CLEVELAND - It's been more than a month since former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora was convicted on federal bribery and racketeering charges, and now evidence from that trial is one step closerMore >>
It's been more than a month since former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora was convicted on federal bribery and racketeering charges, and now evidence from that trial is one step closer to being released to the public.More >>
Monday, April 23 2012 9:03 PM EDT2012-04-24 01:03:32 GMT
Jimmy Dimora's request for a "get-out-of-jail free card" has been denied.@ Federal Court Judge Sara Lioi denied the former Cuyahoga County Commissioner's motion to be released pending his sentencing. DimoraMore >>
Jimmy Dimora's request for a "get-out-of-jail free card" has been denied.@
Federal Court Judge Sara Lioi denied the former Cuyahoga County Commissioner's motion to be released pending his sentencing.More >>
Wednesday, March 14 2012 9:01 PM EDT2012-03-15 01:01:16 GMT
After a full day of closed door negotiations in the chambers of Federal Judge Sarah Lioi, attorneys for Jimmy Dimora have reached agreement on how much of Dimora's property will be forfeited to the government.More >>
Wednesday, March 14 2012 12:13 PM EDT2012-03-14 16:13:50 GMT
The jury that found Jimmy Dimora guilty on all but one of the corruption charges against him has returned to the Akron Federal Courthouse to begin hearing evidence in what is known as the forfeiture phase of the trial.More >>
Jimmy Dimora was convicted Friday. He was found guilty on 33 of 34 counts -- including bribery. This trial like none we've seen before, sometimes comical and circus like!More >>
Day seven of jury deliberations in the Jimmy Dimora corruption trial. He and co-defendant Michael Gabor face a total of 37 bribery and corruption charges.
The alternate jurors arrived shortly after 10AM.More >>
Friday, March 2 2012 6:11 PM EST2012-03-02 23:11:24 GMT
The jury in the Jimmy Dimora corruption trial will be back at it Monday morning. After about seven hours of deliberations on Friday they decided to call it a night.More >>
Wednesday, February 15 2012 5:15 PM EST2012-02-15 22:15:26 GMT
The cross-examination of Frank Russo is, at times, combative as defense attorneys question him in the Jimmy Dimora corruption trial.
The defense is doing little to challenge him on Dimora's actions in the schemes, but rather is attempting to soil Russo's credibility by showing him to be a money grubbing person.More >>
Friday, February 10 2012 12:24 PM EST2012-02-10 17:24:52 GMT
Nicholas Zavarella, a masonry contractor, was first on the stand in the Jimmy Dimora corruption trial Friday.
He provided free work at Dimora's home, including an extensive retaining wall and other stone and brick finishes around a resort like pool in Dimora's back yard. He puts the value at $33,000.More >>
Tuesday, February 7 2012 12:22 PM EST2012-02-07 17:22:43 GMT
Exactly how millions of dollars in federal funds were used on projects in Cuyahoga County was the prosecution's focus in the Jimmy Dimora corruption trial Thursday.More >>
Friday, February 3 2012 3:50 PM EST2012-02-03 20:50:05 GMT
Defense attorneys were anxious to get testimony started Friday in the Jimmy Dimora corruption trial, as they continued their cross-examination of star witness J. Kevin Kelley.More >>
Shortly after 11AM, the judge in the Jimmy Dimora corruption investigation abruptly adjourned for the day. This came after a 45-minute delay while its thought she researched a legal issue.
It is believed that star witness J. Kevin Kelley fell ill, but lawyers are under strict orders not to comment.More >>
Monday, January 30 2012 9:12 PM EST2012-01-31 02:12:49 GMT
The Jimmy Dimora trial is underway at the Akron Federal Courthouse.
Just before 11AM, J. Kevin Kelley took the stand. Kelley testified that he began cooperating immediately with FBI agents investigating Dimora and county corruption.More >>
Wednesday, January 25 2012 7:00 PM EST2012-01-26 00:00:01 GMT
Rebecca Johnson is the first witness on the stand in the Jimmy Dimora corruption trial. She is a woman who was hired to provide sexual services to Jimmy Dimora.More >>
Tuesday, January 17 2012 1:32 PM EST2012-01-17 18:32:27 GMT
Testimony has begun in the Jimmy Dimora corruption trial. Dimora came to court with his wife and legal team, he said nothing as he entered the building. More >>
Friday, January 13 2012 6:26 PM EST2012-01-13 23:26:23 GMT
Day Two of testimony in the Jimmy Dimora corruption trial. The lead FBI agent on the case again on the stand, and wiretapped phone conversations are being played for the jury.More >>
Thursday, January 12 2012 3:32 PM EST2012-01-12 20:32:22 GMT
The corruption trial of former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora is now underway inside an Akron Federal courtroom. FBI agent Raymond Massie took the stand Monday afternoon describing the methodology used in conducting raids on Dimoras house and other locations. He also described how they got onto his trail when contractor Steve Pumper brought up their names.More >>
Wednesday, January 4 2012 9:17 AM EST2012-01-04 14:17:31 GMT
After years under investigation, it's time to face the music. The trial for former County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora began this morning with jury selection.
Lacking a plea deal, which is not expected, the trial is expected to last through March.More >>
Thursday, December 15 2011 3:49 PM EST2011-12-15 20:49:28 GMT
A criminal information was filed Thursday against Damir Blecic, age 53, of Euclid, Ohio, with one count of making a false statement to law enforcement, involving the Cuyahoga County public corruption investigation, said Sharon L. Long, Deputy Chief, Criminal Division in the Northern District of Ohio and Stephen D. Anthony, Special Agent in Charge of the Cleveland Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.More >>
Wednesday, December 14 2011 7:27 PM EST2011-12-15 00:27:07 GMT
CMHA boss George Phillips-Oliver has been cleared of all charges in a federal corruption case that unfolded over the last few years in Cuyahoga County.More >>
Thursday, December 8 2011 12:14 PM EST2011-12-08 17:14:25 GMT
Tempers are starting to flare as the Jimmy Dimora corruption trial grows near. It appears that Dimora's lawyers are pushing for a delay in the January 2012 trial. More >>
Thursday, December 1 2011 6:47 PM EST2011-12-01 23:47:46 GMT
Jury selection begins Friday for two more men accused in the County Corruption Investigation -- CMHA boss George Phillips Oliver and businessman Michael McMichael.
Paul Orlousky looks at what they could be risking by going to trial.More >>
Monday, October 24 2011 7:16 PM EDT2011-10-24 23:16:22 GMT
19 Action News learned that just last week, the Feds filed new charges against Jimmy Dimora.
The new indictment outlines the activities of many more people, referring to them by either their job or business but not by name but one who is named is Dimora's wife Lori.More >>
Friday, October 21 2011 12:13 PM EDT2011-10-21 16:13:57 GMT
A new indictment has been filed against former County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora. The case will be tried separately from charges filed earlier. That case will go to trial in January. More >>
Friday, September 23 2011 8:42 AM EDT2011-09-23 12:42:57 GMT
A federal grand jury returned an 18-count indictment charging Anthony O. Calabrese III and Sanford Prudoff with crimes related to the ongoing Cuyahoga County corruption investigation, federal law enforcement officials said.
Monday, July 25 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-07-25 23:15:45 GMT
Documents charging others in the Cuyahoga County Corruption case now show Former Auditor Frank Russo was talking to investigators a full month before he pled.More >>
Wednesday, June 15 2011 1:59 PM EDT2011-06-15 18:59:40 GMT
After the corruption trial for Judge Steven Terry ended Monday, the Feds released some of the taped phone calls between some corruption suspects that were played during the trial.More >>
Monday, June 13 2011 2:06 PM EDT2011-06-13 19:06:33 GMT
An Akron jury is deliberating the case in the federal corruption trial of Judge Steven Terry. He is accused of making rulings at the request of former Cuyahoga County Auditor Frank Russo. More >>
Monday, June 13 2011 12:42 PM EDT2011-06-13 17:42:32 GMT
William Mitchell was sentenced in Akron Federal Court to eight years and one month in prison for his role in the Cuyahoga County Corruption Investigation.More >>
Friday, May 20 2011 2:50 PM EDT2011-05-20 19:50:31 GMT
A hearing was held Friday afternoon in Cleveland Federal Court on whether to push back former Cuyahoga County Commissioner, Jimmy Dimora's trial.More >>
Friday, April 8 2011 8:46 PM EDT2011-04-09 01:46:55 GMT
William Mitchell, an attorney who's firm bilked Cuyahoga County out of millions of dollars through a real estate appraisal firm it controlled has been found guilty of two corruption charges.More >>
Wednesday, March 30 2011 6:07 PM EDT2011-03-30 23:07:34 GMT
The U.S. Government is now releasing the audio tapes put into evidence against former Cuyahoga County Judge Bridget McCafferty during her trial last week in Federal Court.More >>
A crazy day on this addition of Puppets Court. It starts with more testimony from J. Kevin Kelly, the former county employee that was funneling money from contractors to Jimmy Dimora. He also spilled the beans on Frank Russo.
Today on the Puppets court, a star witness for the prosecution. J. Kevin Kelley was really the middle man. He's already pleaded guilty for his crimes and is facing almost six years in prison.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:51:46 GMT
A 19 ACTION NEWS INVESTIGATION HAS FOUND A CLEVELAND FIREFIGHTER IS 'STILL' LIVING IN CALIFORNIA--MORE THAN A YEAR AFTER OUTRAGE OVER HIS OUT OF STATE ADDRESS. CITY HALL CONFIRMS FIREFIGHTER JOSEPHMore >>
A 19 Action News investigation has found a Cleveland firefighter is still living in California -- more than a year after outrage over his out of state address.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:59:04 GMT
A church in Lorain has seen the need and will step up and collect food, water and clothing for the tornado victims in Oklahoma. William Rios is the Pastor of Ebenezer Church on Globe Avenue in LorainMore >>
A church in Lorain has seen the need and will step up and collect food, water and clothing for the tornado victims in Oklahoma. William Rios is the Pastor of Ebenezer Church on Globe Avenue in LorainMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:16 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:16:51 GMT
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served theirMore >>
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served theirMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:26 AM EDT2013-05-22 10:26:15 GMT
Interstate 90 WB at Clague Road is shut down right now due to an 18 wheeler fire. Right now, crews are rerouting westbound traffic at Hilliard Boulevard. There's no word yet what caused the fire. TheMore >>
Interstate 90 WB at Clague Road is shut down right now due to an 18 wheeler fire. Right now, crews are rerouting westbound traffic at Hilliard Boulevard. There's no word yet what caused the fire.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 4:18 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:18:48 GMT
The American Red Cross is accepting donations to aid in their response. Donations can be made a www.redcross.org or by texting REDCROSS to 90999. To donate $10 to the Salvation Army, text 80888 or visitMore >>
Here are ways to help victims of the Moore, OK tornado.More >>
Join us every Friday & Saturday from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. for live music at the Legacy Village Lawn. We'll feature everything from Pop, Rock, Oldies, Motown, Swing, Blues & more.More >>
Join us every Friday & Saturday from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. for live music at the Legacy Village Lawn. We'll feature everything from Pop, Rock, Oldies, Motown, Swing, Blues & more.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:40 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:40:16 GMT
19 Action news is happy to be using Waze, literally a ground changing app we'd like to share with you. It's a free app that improves your daily commute by connecting drivers to one another creating localMore >>
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The outlook for job in Northeast of Ohio looks pretty promising according to a new report released by Team NEO. In the next decade they estimate the area to add 150,000 jobs. More >>
The outlook for job in Northeast of Ohio looks pretty promising according to a new report released by Team NEO. In the next decade they estimate the area to add 150,000 jobs. There is a bit a problem though and it will be finding the qualified and educated workers to fill the jobs especially in the medical industry. According to Jenny Febbs with Team NEO the challenge will be getting our young educated population to stay home as well as attracting people from other parts of the county.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:19 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:19:03 GMT
This spring, Cleveland will once again be home to super heroes and film crews. But transforming Cleveland into a movie set for Marvel Studio's Captain America: The Winter Soldier will require road closuresMore >>
This spring, Cleveland will once again be home to super heroes and film crews. But transforming Cleveland into a movie set for Marvel Studio's Captain America: The Winter Soldier will require road closures and alternate routes for motorists and pedestrians from May 18 through June 28.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:16 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:16:55 GMT
Hollywood crews are filming in Cleveland, and that may mean problems for anyone coming downtown. Two downtown streets are already blocked off, portions of East 6th and Rockwell. Commuters and downtownMore >>
Hollywood crews are filming in Cleveland, and that may mean problems for anyone coming downtown. Two downtown streets are already blocked off, portions of East 6th and Rockwell. Commuters and downtownMore >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:46:01 GMT
The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. The free app - availableMore >>
The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. The free app - availableMore >>
