Former Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe heads to trial on federal bribery charges next week
Nearly two years after being indicted by a federal grand jury, former Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe is set to go to trial Tuesday on multiple corruption charges.
The trial in U.S. District Court in Norfolk is expected to last about two weeks. Dozens of witnesses, including some of McCabes former deputies, are expected to testify.
McCabe, 63, served as Norfolks sheriff for 22 years. He retired in February 2017 while a federal investigation of his dealings with jail contractors was ongoing. Several months before that, he lost his bid to become the citys mayor.
McCabe is charged with multiple counts of fraud, conspiracy and money laundering. Each of the 11 charges he faces carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Hes been free on bond as hes been awaiting trial.
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