'Never Bribed Anyone' -- City Councilwoman Ware Denies Involvement in County Clerk's Office Scandal

The Commercial Appeal (2007-Current) › May 12, 2009

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Memphis City Councilwoman Barbara Swearengen Ware broke her silence Monday about her alleged involvement in a bribery scandal at the Shelby County Clerk's office, saying she would never do anything knowingly to dishonor God or her constituents.

"Throughout my private and public life, I have tried to be fair and honest in all of my dealings," said Ware.

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'Never Bribed Anyone' -- City Councilwoman Ware Denies Involvement in County Clerk's Office Scandal

"I want to emphatically and unambiguously state that I have never bribed anyone or knowingly participated in any conduct that violated the laws of this state or th...

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