Photos: Clayton County sheriff acquitted in racketeering trial

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Jury cleard Sheriff Victor Hill on 27 counts.

Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill (center, facing, not showing face) celebrates with his defense team after being cleared of 27 felony charges that threatened to end the lawman’s career with a prison cell.

Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill (second from left) is supported by his defense attorney Drew Findling (left) as they listen to the verdict. Victor Hill cleared on all counts in racketeering trial.

Clayton County Sheriff Victor (second from left) and his defense attorney Drew Findling (left) celebrate the not-guilty verdict. Had Hill been convicted of all 27 charges — including racketeering, theft by taking, making false statements and violating his oath of office — he could have been sentenced to 455 years in prison.

Synamon Baldwin (center), a supporter of Victor Hill, reacts as she hears the 27-count verdict being read.

Supporters of Victor Hill react to the verdict.

Victor Hill (right) confers with his defense attorney Drew Findling (left) before the not-guilty verdict was announced at Clayton County Superior Court.

Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill (left) listens to Judge Albert Collier (not pictured) before the announcement of the verdict: Victor Hill not guilty on all counts.

Clayton County Sheriff Victor (second from left) confers with his defense attorneys (from left) Drew Findling, Marissa Goldberg, and Steven Frey before the announcement of the verdict at Clayton County Superior Court on Aug. 15, 2013. Victor Hill was cleared on all counts in his racketeering trial.

Defense attorney Drew Findling (background) reassures Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill before the announcement of the verdict at Clayton County Superior Court on Aug. 15, 2013. Victor Hill was cleared on all counts in racketeering trial.

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Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill (center, facing, not showing face) celebrates with his defense team after being cleared of 27 felony charges that threatened to end the lawman’s career with a prison cell.

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