Under The Table

The Cincinnati Bar Association has filed a complaint alleging that a criminal defense attorney violated jail procedures by passing $11 in cash under the table to an inmate with whom she had a romantic relationship.

The incident was observed by prison officials who searched the inmate. The search revealed that he possessed smokeless tobacco (which was seized as contraband) but did not locate the cash. 

The attorney was charged with a criminal offense in passing the tobacco but pleaded guilty to a second degree charges of passing the $11.

If the above link does not work, the complaint involving attorney Virginia Riggs-Horton can be accessed here. (Mike Frisch)