State v. Hough

The State of Florida seeks reversal of an order dismissing indictments for (1) conspiracy to solicit bribes, and (2) soliciting bribes and discharging the defendants. A review of the record presents the following involved legal skirmishes:

Edward J. Connell, City Manager of North Miami, was indicted for allegedly having accepted a bribe in connection with a bid to build tennis courts at Pepper Park. Prior to this trial, defendant-appellees herein, Robert Hough, Anthony DeLucca and William Valentine, then City of North Miami Councilmen, were subpoenaed to appear at the State Attorney’s office…