Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely has asked that jurors in his upcoming theft trial not hear about his gambling and drinking practices.
Lawyers for Blakely have asked a judge to block prosecutors from using such evidence, but prosecutors say Blakely made gambling part of the case by his trips to casinos, and jurors should hear the evidence. They also say they can’t control whether witnesses talk about alcohol consumption.
Blakely was indicted last year on theft and ethics charges but remains in office. His trial is set for March 9.
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