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ID: pay prosecutor $, get out of trouble, okay?

By Skelly

It's great to see that Idaho has a contender in the prosecutor pay-to-play scam sweepstakes. From KIFI:E. Idaho prosecutor faces charges concerning public moneyCaribou County Prosecutor Criss James is accused of dismissing citations in exchange for about $3,800 in cash that authorities say he deposited into his personal bank account... James is still serving as Caribou County's prosecutor. James can't be removed unless he's convicted of the charges or is removed through a recall process.Felony charges against Caribou County prosecutor standA judge has refused to dismiss felony charges against Caribou County prosecutor Criss James... Prosecutors allege the money was supposed to go to the county's public funds, including its drug court.Same day, same docket, from KPVI:Buttars and James Back in CourtThe Caribou County Courthouse was busy today with two high-profile cases taking place...continue to full post

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