Judge: Former Sheriff Allowed 2nd Attorney for Gambling Trial
The U.S. Attorney’s Office confirms former Buncombe County Sheriff Bobby Medford will be allowed a second attorney to prepare for his trial on charged he was involved with an illegal gambling operation.
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1989: One of Vegas's most extravag-ant hotels opens. Steve Wynn's Mirage resort features a man-made volcano and over 3,000 rooms. Siegfried and Roy sign a $57 million, five-year contract to provide entertainment at the hotel.
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