Photos: Jury reaches verdict in Burrell Ellis trial

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Burrell Ellis trial: DeKalb jury reaches verdict

Photos: Jury reaches verdict in Burrell Ellis trial

DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis listens as the verdict is read. Ellis was found guilty on 4 counts in his retrial before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

Burrell Ellis' booking shot from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office

DeKalb County District Attorney Robert James leaves the the courthouse following guilty verdicts for embattled DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis after he was found guilty on 4 counts in his retrial before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis co-defense attorney Kemay Jackson leaves the courthouse following guilty verdicts against her client.

DeKalb County ADA Lawanda Hodges smiles as she leaves the courthouse following guilty verdicts for embattled DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis after he was found guilty on 4 counts in his retrial before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis hugs his wife, Philippa, before the verdict was read. He was found guilty on 4 counts in his retrial before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

Philippa Ellis, wife of embattled DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis, sits in court before the verdict is read. Ellis was found guilty on 4 counts in his retrial before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis talks with his defense attorney Craig Gillen before the verdicts are read Wednesday. He was found guilty on 4 counts in his retrial before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

Attorneys stand as the jury enters the courtroom before rendering their verdict. DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis was found guilty on 4 counts in his retrial before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

DeKalb Superior Court Judge Courtney L. Johnson polls the jury as to their verdicts. DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis was found guilty on 4 counts in his retrial before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

Extra DeKalb County deputies man security in the packed courtroom, as DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis was found guilty on 4 counts in his retrial before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis is led out of the courtroom after he was found guilty on 4 counts in his retrial before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis is led out of the courtroom after he was found guilty on 4 counts in his retrial before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis is led out of the courtroom after he was found guilty on 4 counts in his retrial before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

UPDATE: On July 1, Ellis was found guilty on three counts of perjury and one count of attempt to extort out of nine total counts against him. June 30 -- DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis and his defense attorney Craig Gillen listen as DeKalb Superior Court Judge Courtney L. Johnson responds to a jury question as deliberations continue for a fifth day in his retrial before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Monday, June 30, 2015.

UPDATE: On July 1, Burrell Ellis was found guilty on three counts of perjury and one count of attempt to extort out of nine total counts against him. June 30 -- DeKalb Superior Court Judge Courtney L. Johnson responds to a question from the jury as deliberations continue for a fifth day in the retrial of embattled DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Monday, June 30, 2015.

UPDATE: On July 1, Burrell Ellis was found guilty on three counts of perjury and one count of attempt to extort out of nine total counts against him. June 30 -- DeKalb Superior Court Judge Courtney L. Johnson responds to a question from the jury as deliberations continue for a fifth day in the retrial of embattled DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Monday, June 30, 2015.

UPDATE: On July 1, Burrell Ellis was found guilty on three counts of perjury and one count of attempt to extort out of nine total counts against him. June 30 -- Defense attorney Kemay Jackson listens to the response to a jury question as deliberations continue for a fifth day in the retrial of embattled DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Monday, June 30, 2015.

UPDATE: On July 1, Burrell Ellis was found guilty on three counts of perjury and one count of attempt to extort out of nine total counts against him. June 30 -- DeKalb Superior Court Judge Courtney L. Johnson responds to a question from the jury as deliberations continue for a fifth day in the retrial of embattled DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Monday, June 30, 2015.

UPDATE: On July 1, Burrell Ellis was found guilty on three counts of perjury and one count of attempt to extort out of nine total counts against him. June 30 -- DeKalb Superior Court Judge Courtney L. Johnson confers with attorneys during a bench conference as jury deliberations continue for a fifth day in the retrial of embattled DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Monday, June 30, 2015.

UPDATE: On July 1, Burrell Ellis was found guilty on three counts of perjury and one count of attempt to extort out of nine total counts against him. June 30 -- DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis talks with his wife, Philippa, as jury deliberations continue for a fifth day in his retrial before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Monday, June 30, 2015

UPDATE: On July 1, Burrell Ellis was found guilty on three counts of perjury and one count of attempt to extort out of nine total counts against him. June 30 -- Defense attorney Craig Gillen reads a response to a jury question as deliberations continue for a fifth day in the retrial of embattled DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Monday, June 30, 2015.

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DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis listens as the verdict is read. Ellis was found guilty on 4 counts in his retrial before Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

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