Former rep with felony conviction files for AR House seat

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Former rep with felony conviction files for AR House seat

Fred Smith says he's ready to serve his east Arkansas district again in the general assembly but the former Harlem Globetrotter has to dribble out of some legal trouble first.

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Hombre - 3/2/2012 12:47 PM

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I think the felony makes him a pre-qualified politician.

lrdawg - 3/2/2012 11:38 AM

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@dillgaf, "The form cites a state statute allowing someone to serve if their conviction is set aside." He's still waiting for the court to clear him. Pretty much his filling is pending until he hears from the judge's decision. If he's not cleared, then he can't run. I see no problem.

dilligaf - 3/2/2012 9:05 AM

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He should be charged with falsifying a document. He HAS been found guilty of a felony, therefore he knowingly lied on the form. Some people are just that stupid. But you watch, someone will vote for this lying POS.

Handyman1162 - 3/1/2012 9:22 PM

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You have to be joking. This Mr. Smith signed an affidavit stating he has NO felonies, when he obviously has one for theft. I think this man should be trying to abide by the laws instead of trying to sneak around them. I would definitely NOT vote for some one who is blatantly rying to manipulate the system. Celebrity or not, is there not a law of some kind having to do with making a false statement ? He should be fined , and have to forefeit his application fee for, um, oh yeah, LYING !!!

Handyman1162 - 3/1/2012 9:18 PM

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I find this absolutely appalling !! Mr Smith has already been convicted of this crime and yet he signs an affidavit that he has NO felonies ??!!?? There must be some penalty for making a false statement, is there not ?? On top of that , I think this Mr. Smith should abide by the law, NOT be a part of making them.

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