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Hinds County DA Robert Smith was on trial for a second time in the Hinds County Courthouse on August 1, 2017.

Investigator Lee McDivitt, who works for the Mississippi attorney general's office, testifies against the Hinds District Attorney Robert Smith during his trial in the Hinds County Court house on Aug. 1, 2017.

Michael Sterling, attorney for Hinds District Attorney Robert Smith, gives his opening statements to the jury at the Hinds County Courthouse on Aug. 1, 2017.

Hinds District Attorney Robert Smith (right) speaks to his attorney Michael Sterling (left) during trial at the Hinds County Courthouse on Aug. 1, 2017.

Special Judge Larry Roberts was the judge for the first and second Smith trial at the Hinds County Courthouse on Aug. 1, 2017.

Former Assistant District Attorney Gale Walker, testifies against the Hinds District Attorney Robert Smith during his trial in the Hinds County Court house on Aug. 1, 2017.

Special Assistant Attorney General Marvin Sanders represents the State of Mississippi in the Smith trial at the Hinds County Courthouse on Aug. 8, 2017.

Smith's former attorney, Sanford Knott, is cross examined by the Plaintiff's side during the Smith Trial at the Hinds County Courthouse on Aug. 7, 2017.

Special Judge Larry Roberts and attorneys huddle during Smith trial at the Hinds County Courthouse on Aug. 7, 2017.

Actress Eva Marcille sits in support of Hinds District Attorney Robert Smith, while her boyfriend Attorney Michael Sterling represents him at the Hinds County Courthouse on Aug. 8, 2017.

Hinds District Attorney Robert Smith leaving the courtroom after hearing were he was found not guilty by the jury at the Hinds County Courthouse on Aug. 8, 2017.