Baltimore Mayor Shiela Dixon convicted of one count of misdemeanor embezzlement..

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bal-dixon-trial1201,0,2096336.story

Jurors in the theft trial of Sheila Dixon convicted the Baltimore mayor Tuesday on a single charge of taking gift cards intended for the city's poor.

Although Dixon was acquitted of a felony theft charge, her conviction could force her from office.

Jurors deliberated more than six days after hearing the Democrat was accused of using or keeping $630 worth of gift cards. She allegedly solicited most of the cards from a wealthy developer and then bought electronics at Best Buy, clothes at Old Navy and other items at Target.

The jury convicted her on one count of fraudulent misappropriation by a fiduciary and acquitted her on two counts of felony theft and one count of misconduct in office. Jurors failed to reach a verdict on another count of fraudulent misappropriation by a fiduciary.

"The city will still continue to move forward," Dixon said outside the courthouse after the verdict. "This city will continue to run. ... We won't miss a step."

Earlier Tuesday, jurors sent a note to Judge Dennis M. Sweeney asking whether the panel needed to reach a unanimous decision on all five counts against the mayor. The note, written by juror No. 11 and signed by the forewoman, had the word "all" underlined.

Sweeney brought the jurors into the courtroom and explained to them that they could return a partial verdict. He did not take questions from the jurors in the courtroom, but said that they could send another note with any additional questions.

Several jurors nodded as Sweeney explained that the court can accept a partial verdict.

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I don't reside in Baltimore I was never a Sheila fan. I'm not saying she is deserving of being indicted, she should've never ran knowing something this major was under wraps. Maybe now Keiffer Mitchell can bring Baltimore back up.

She's the reason why Baltimore has gone downhill. All the more reason why I live near DC, which is just as bad in some spots. Besides, she is really making all black women look mighty bad, especially if their name is Sheila. Thanks a lot! Just ruined my rep.