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Today former county commissioner Michael Hooks. Was sentenced for his role, in the Tennessee Waltz. He took twenty-six thousand dollars, in exchange for his vote. His son Michael Hooks Jr., is indicted too. The son has yet to go to trial. But it appears taking bribes, was a family affair. Today the father was sentenced. He received twenty-six months in jail. That equates to a month behind bars, for every thousand he took. He could use that much time out of circulation. It will give him a chance to get clean. As I always say. "That isn't the first time he did it, just the first time he got caught".

Which brings up my next point. He didn't take responsibility for his actions, out of remorse. He owned up to what he did, because he got caught. If E-Cycle hadn't happened, he would still be on the take. It amazes me that some people think he deserves a medal for not going to trial. He only did that, to help his sentence. Had he gone to trial and been found guilty. He would have gotten more time. He saw what happened to Roscoe Dixon. In addition to the comments of the judge. This wasn't based on generosity, instead it was selfishness. He didn't do it to save the people the expense. He did it spare himself.