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Former Cuyahoga County Judge Leslie Ann Celebrezze Sentenced to 60 days in Jail and $10,000 Fine

Reporting by The Marshall Project - Cleveland leads to sentencing of former longtime Judge Leslie Ann Celebrezze for steering work to a friend.

Cleveland • 06.01.2026

Political Dynasty Tarnished as Former Judge Celebrezze Pleads Guilty to Tampering

A former judge admits to guilt in a criminal case sparked by reporting by The Marshall Project - Cleveland. Sentencing will be at a later date.

Cleveland • 02.04.2026

Jackson, Mississippi, Officials Aren’t the First to Stay in Office Amid Corruption Charges

Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens II and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba vow to fight federal corruption charges and not step down.

Jackson • 11.15.2024

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