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- ↑ | Former lawmaker Mike Veon granted new trial in corruption case | November 22, 2016 | Mark Scolforo, The Associated Press |
- ↑ | November 24, 2016 | Big win comes better late than never for ex-state Rep. Mike Veon; impact on other governmental corruption cases is unclear | Charles Thompson |