Fraud Trial of Sen. Cooper Begins Today -- Questionable Land Deal at Center of Case
The Commercial Appeal (2007-Current) › June 05, 2007
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CHATTANOOGA - A state senator faces trial beginning today on charges that he used his political influence in a bogus land deal, but the senator contends he has been singled out for prosecution because he is a public figure.
State Sen. Jerry Cooper, D-Morrison, has pleaded not guilty to charges of bank fraud, mail fraud and conspiracy. He also faces drunken driving charges in a separate and unrelated case.See the full content of this document
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Fraud Trial of Sen. Cooper Begins Today -- Questionable Land Deal at Center of Case
He is accused of using a fraudulent appraisal and political connections to help an Alabam...
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