Harris County Commissioner Jerry Eversole is having his day in court beginning this morning. A jury is being selected in the federal trial of the elected official. Eversole is accused of corruption and conspiracy in his county post. Federal investigators claim he accepted over $100,000 in bribes as a county commissioner from long time friend Michael Surface. Eversole's attorney Rusty Hardin maintains his client has done nothing wrong. Eversole, a six term commissioner, is asking for a speedy trial. If convicted Eversol could get 20+ years in prison and $700,000 in fines. This is a trial to watch!
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