Published: 11 October 2012 -05:49 PM
Jim Erwin, a central figure in a San Bernardino County corruption scandal, has begun collecting a county pension even as his criminal case awaits trial.
To read story by Imran Ghori in The Press Enterprise, click here.

Wow, I knew I was in the wrong business. Should have been a county worker. This explains why I avoid paying taxes.
This country, whats left of it, is headed for BK. Learn to grow food.
I say all bloggers meet for lunch and every one’s drinks are on Jim’s tab!
A Baptist preacher and a priest sat next to each other on a plane. When the flight attendant asked what they’d like to drink, the priest said he’d like a glass of wine. The preacher asked for a soft drink saying Christians should avoid alcohol. The priest said, “Jesus drank wine.” The Baptist said, “I know and I would have thought a lot more of Him if he hadn’t.”
Did Joe Nelson co-write this story?
It includes many of his trademarks, such as trying to mislead readers by not mentioning that the county was held liable by a Superior Court Judge, and what was settled was the amount of money the county owed The Colonies.
To add to the sensationalism factor, phrases such as “corruption scandal,” “conspiracy and bribery,” and “felony counts of perjury” are used often.
I hate to undermine the effects of such an exciting story, but has Jim Erwin been convicted of anything?
Hey Jim, welcome to the 47 percent . You really need to vote for Obama! He cares for you!
OofF – You forgot to add in that the star witness is a meth head with a credibility problem for the DA.