Sheriff Dunn Pleads Guilty To Corruption Charge: Dunn Retires

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- San Joaquin County Sheriff T. Baxter Dunn has pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge and agreed to resign his post.
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Prosecutors say Dunn and other public officials had a secret involvement in a company that wanted to build a power plant at the Port of Stockton.
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Dunn faces up to 18 months in prison, but that sentence could be reduced because he has agreed to help federal investigators in the ongoing investigation.
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"I will retire from office to avoid placing any further hardships on my office or in any way frustrating the good work of my dedicated deputies and employees. I would ask for everyone's understanding and your prayers as I continue to confront the many challenges ahead," Dunn said.
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http://www.thekcrachannel.com/news/4080615/detail.html

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1. The federal indictments make interesting reading

http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/cae/PRESS/pdf_2003/12-18-03mcfall_dunn.pdf