Former Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe heads to trial on federal bribery charges next week

Nearly two years after being indicted by a federal grand jury, former Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe is set to go to trial Tuesday on multiple corruption charges.

The trial in U.S. District Court in Norfolk is expected to last about two weeks. Dozens of witnesses, including some of McCabe’s former deputies, are expected to testify.

McCabe, 63, served as Norfolk’s sheriff for 22 years. He retired in February 2017 while a federal investigation of his dealings with jail contractors was ongoing. Several months before that, he lost his bid to become the city’s mayor.

McCabe is charged with multiple counts of fraud, conspiracy and money laundering. Each of the 11 charges he faces carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. He’s been free on bond as he’s been awaiting trial.

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