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Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith listens to the testimony of a witness at the Hinds County Courthouse on Dec. 22, 2016.

Ivon Johnson, a former assistant of the district attorney, explains to the jury the definition of a legal term at the Hinds County Courthouse on Dec. 19, 2016.

Judge Larry Roberts presides over the trial of the Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith. This photo was taken at the Hinds County Courthouse on Dec. 20, 2016.

Special Assistant Attorney General Marvin Sanders waits for the Smith trial to start after recess at the Hinds County Courthouse on Dec. 20, 2016.

The prosecution calls Jessica Baggett to testify in the trial of Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith. This photo was taken at the Hinds County Courthouse on Dec. 21, 2016.

The lawyers from the attorney general’s office sit and listen to the defense questioning a witness at the Hinds County Courthouse on Dec. 21, 2016.

Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith speaks with his attorney Jim Waide during his trial. This photo was taken at the Hinds County Courthouse on Dec. 22, 2016.

Kendreia Johnson, executive assistant to Hinds County Sheriff Victor Mason, testifies on the stand in the trial of Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith trial. This photo was taken on Dec. 22, 2016.

Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith, lawyers from the attorney general’s office, and attorney Jim Waide sidebar with Judge Larry Roberts during Smith trial. This photo was taken on Dec. 22, 2016.

Attorney Sanford Knott gives oath before testifying in the trail of Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith. This photo was taken on Dec. 22, 2016.