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Officials prepare for trial of former Custer Co. sheriff

By The Associated Press
Published: 1/3/2009 9:29 AM
Last Modified: 1/3/2009 9:29 AM

FAIRVIEW — Major County officials are gearing up for the trial of a former Custer County sheriff facing a host of sex charges involving female inmates.

Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of 56-year-old Michael Burgess, who is being tried on charges of rape, kidnapping, sexual battery and bribery. If convicted, the former lawman could face up to 467 years in prison.

The trial was moved to Fairview after Burgess' lawyers cited the publicity surrounding the case. Custer County judges and prosecutors already had asked to be removed from the case because of their relationship with the former sheriff.

Major County Sheriff Steve Randolph says more than 200 people are expected at the courthouse Monday, including potential jurors, prospective witnesses and members of the media.

By The Associated Press

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	Report Comment justiceawaits, (1/3/2009 4:39:15 PM) This should be interesting. Theres nothing I hate more than dirty cops, politicians, and child molesters.
	Report Comment justiceawaits, (1/3/2009 4:40:30 PM) I am sorry to the child molesters out there.It was unfair of me to catagorize you on the same level as dirty cops and politicians.
	Report Comment droopy, wagoner (1/3/2009 5:12:28 PM) ja, did you read what you posted before you sumitted it? Their is nothing in the world dirtier than a child molester.
	Report Comment ward, grove (1/3/2009 6:44:36 PM) that county has always been a grey area they are what give good cops a bad name weatherford is all about the mighty dollar you have one they will find away to get it think about it they new it was going on all along you havent heard anything about his cronies why is that money i hope they throw the book at him
	Report Comment Big Harp, Florida (1/3/2009 6:54:41 PM) The power of authority does odd things to some people's minds.
	Report Comment willi, T-oolsa (1/3/2009 9:10:59 PM) Big Harp, I think you hit the nail on the head. Some folks who have a little authority go over board with that authority.
	Report Comment okie ridgerunner, small town (1/3/2009 9:37:54 PM) All the above have said it.i have to agree.

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