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Wednesday, May 04, 2011  A man accused of helping a disgraced former 404th State District Judge Abel Limas take bribes has pleaded not guilty on charges of extortion, wire fraud and cocaine possession.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  A man accused of helping bribe a Texas judge has been indicted for allegedly arranging payments from people wanting a break in court cases.

Sunday, April 17, 2011  Case numbers released in a plea agreement filed by former 404th State District Judge Abel Limas may link several local attorneys to the case.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  A federal judge has granted a $100,000 bond for the second suspect arrested in connection to a public corruption case involving former 404th State District Judge Abel Limas.

Friday, April 01, 2011  A San Benito man connected to a racketeering case involving former 404th State District Judge Abel Limas has been arrested.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  Former 404th State District Judge Abel Limas pleaded guilty in a federal racketeering case a short time after learning he had been indicted by a grand jury.